resuscitate

2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for resuscitate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To bring someone back to consciousness or revive them from apparent death.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

revive

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

come to

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To bring someone back to consciousness or revive them from apparent death.

“Paramedics managed to resuscitate the patient at the scene.”

revive come to

Opposites

kill

2. verb

To bring something failing back to a healthy or working state.

“New investment helped resuscitate the struggling business.”

Opposites

extinguish

How to use resuscitate

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

resuscitate a patient attempt to resuscitate

Etymology

From Latin resuscitare, "to rouse again," from re- + sub- + citare ("to summon").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “resuscitate” mean?

The word “resuscitate” means to bring someone back to consciousness or revive them from apparent death. In plain terms, to revive someone or something from the brink of death or failure.

How do you pronounce “resuscitate”?

“Resuscitate” is pronounced rih-SUH-sih-tayt (/ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “resuscitate” in a sentence?

Here is “resuscitate” used in a sentence: “Paramedics managed to resuscitate the patient at the scene.”

What part of speech is “resuscitate”?

“Resuscitate” is a verb.

Where does the word “resuscitate” come from?

The word “resuscitate” comes from Latin. From Latin resuscitare, "to rouse again," from re- + sub- + citare ("to summon").

How many meanings does “resuscitate” have?

“Resuscitate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bring someone back to consciousness or revive them from apparent death.

Related words

nonresuscitable nonresuscitation nonresuscitative resuscitable resuscitation resuscitative unresuscitable unresuscitated unresuscitating unresuscitative

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