verb
Uncommon
reviving
Reviving (verb) means bringing someone or something back to life, health, or activity. Example: “The tea had a reviving effect after the long hike.”
verb
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Bringing someone or something back to life, health, or activity.
"The tea had a reviving effect after the long hike."
How to use reviving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "revive".
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Word forms
- Plural
- revivings
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Related words
Rhymes for reviving
living
giving
diving
driving
striving
thriving
reliving
receiving
surviving
deceiving
forgiving
conniving
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Frequently asked questions
What does “reviving” mean?
The word “reviving” means bringing someone or something back to life, health, or activity. In plain terms, the -ing form of "revive".
How do you use “reviving” in a sentence?
Here is “reviving” used in a sentence: “The tea had a reviving effect after the long hike.”
What part of speech is “reviving”?
“Reviving” is a verb.
Is “reviving” a common word?
“Reviving” is an uncommon word in modern English.
