REVIVE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

revive

verb

ri-ˈvīv

Definition of revive

as in to resurrect

to bring back to life, practice, or activity an effort to revive the once-common custom of celebrating May 1 as a springtime festival of games and dances

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as in to restore

to bring back to a former condition or vigor around mid-morning, I usually need to revive myself with a cup of strong coffee

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as in to recover

to gain consciousness again the patient eventually revived and was able to give us her name and address

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Recent Examples of revive This was its biggest summer launch number since Fox revived Don’t Forget The Lyrics with Niecy Nash in 2022. — Peter White, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 The filing revives questions surrounding the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s former Community Integrity Unit. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 Fortunately, it was revived by Pierre Celis, a milkman in Hoegaarden, Belgium, who began brewing the style again in the 1960s. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 The deal has also revived concerns about circularity in AI financing, where a chip supplier like Nvidia effectively bankrolls its own biggest customers. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revive

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And the iconic Excelsior Club in west Charlotte was torn down in July but is set to be resurrected.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Some people have uninstalled the apps in protest or tried to upload their chat histories into other apps to try to resurrect their virtual partners.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of resurrect

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The district sent an email to principals Tuesday night, obtained by the Tribune, asking school leaders to rank their most critical staffing needs in an effort to restore some positions.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
In terms of clubs listening to supporters, Lincoln City, newly promoted to the Championship, deserve a pat on the back for restoring a unique quirk to a matchday at what fans know as Sincil Bank.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of restore

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The Puerto Rican boxer had brain surgery but never fully recovered from his injuries, identified as a large subdural hematoma, and was in a persistent vegetative state.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Three loose fan blade fragments were recovered from the engine.

— Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of recover

Verb

Clark said the case is likely to renew questions about how courts weigh public safety when deciding whether to release defendants before trial.

— Maddie White, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
But in New York City, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani has refused to renew the license for Waymo, cybersecurity has been missing from the debate over robotaxis.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of renew

Verb

For best results, refresh natural mulches once a year in spring or fall to keep mulch lines good and thick.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Pet parents may also want to refresh sleep spaces, travel gear and everyday essentials before schedules become more hectic.

— Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

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