revive
3 antonyms and opposites of revive, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To bring someone back to consciousness or restore them to health.
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How to use revive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Late Middle English reviven, via Old French revivre, from Latin revivere, "to live again" — re- plus vivo, "to live".
Full origin of revive →Frequently asked questions
What does “revive” mean?
The word “revive” means to bring someone back to consciousness or restore them to health. In plain terms, to bring back to life, consciousness, or activity — a person, a business, an interest, anything that had faded.
How do you pronounce “revive”?
“Revive” is pronounced rih-VYV (/ɹɪˈvaɪ̯v/ in IPA).
How do you use “revive” in a sentence?
Here is “revive” used in a sentence: “Paramedics managed to revive the swimmer on the beach.”
What is the opposite of “revive”?
The opposite of “revive” — its antonyms — are deanimate, devitalize and devive.
What part of speech is “revive”?
“Revive” is a verb.
Where does the word “revive” come from?
The word “revive” comes from Latin. From Late Middle English reviven, via Old French revivre, from Latin revivere, "to live again" — re- plus vivo, "to live".
Is “revive” a common word?
“Revive” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “revive” have?
“Revive” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bring someone back to consciousness or restore them to health.
What is the difference between revive and resuscitate?
Revive is a general term for bringing someone back to consciousness or restoring them to health, or bringing something back to activity after decline, while resuscitate is a more specific medical term used almost exclusively for reviving someone from unconsciousness or cardiac arrest. Resuscitate is typically reserved for emergency medical situations, whereas revive has wider everyday use.
What is the difference between revive and restore?
Revive emphasizes bringing something back to activity or life after a period of decline or unconsciousness, such as reviving a tradition or reviving a patient, while restore emphasizes returning something to an earlier, often better condition, such as restoring a painting. Revive focuses on renewed activity, while restore focuses on repaired condition.
Can revive be used for things other than people?
Yes, revive is commonly used for non-living things such as traditions, economies, trends, or interest, meaning to bring them back to activity or popularity after a period of decline. For example, a fashion trend or a struggling business can be revived just as a person can be revived medically.