revive

Restore to life

To revive is to bring back to life, consciousness, or vigor.

A paramedic revives a drowning victim; coffee revives you in the morning.

The word extends to restoring things that have faded or lapsed: They're trying to revive the old downtown district.

A Broadway revival brings back a classic show.

Interest, hope, and memories can all be revived.

rejuvenation

vitality

Capacity for spirited existence

energize · rekindle · reawaken · reanimate · refresh · reinvigorate · recharge · renewal · restore · enliven

renovation

refurbish

Restore worn items

renovate · repair · overhaul · remodel · retrofit · restore · update · modernize · renew · rebuild

cultural

resurrect

Restore after ending

rekindle · reclaim · preserve · restore · renew · heritage · tradition · folk · customs · classical

healing

recuperation

Gradual return to health

recovery · restoration · regeneration · mending · renewal · strengthening · nursing · remission · rebound · wellness

comeback

resurgence

Return after dormancy

renaissance · rebirth · reawakening · redemption · reinstatement · reestablishment · rekindling · revitalization · turnaround · rally

medical

CPR

Emergency revival technique

intubation · ventilation · AED · stabilize · cardiac · pulse · breathing · unconscious · responder · emergency

Categories
Opposites
life and vitality

revivekill

Cause death

die · extinguish · destroy · slay · murder

energy and vigor

reviveweary

Deeply tired, spent

exhaust · tire · fatigue · drain · deplete

continuation and renewal

reviveabolish

Officially end a practice

suppress · extinguish · end · terminate · quench

Phrases
Family

revival, revived, reviving, revives, reviver, revivalist, revivify, revivals, revivalism

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G