Revives Meaning in English
word · lemma: revive
ɹiˈvaɪvz
ri-VYVZ
ɹɪvˈaɪvz
rih-VYVZ
Definition
Brings something or someone back to life, consciousness, or active use. It can also mean to make something strong or popular again.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or semi-formal. Commonly used with people (after fainting), traditions, interest (e.g., 'revives interest'), or objects (e.g., 'revives a tradition'). 'Revives' is third person singular present tense. Not used for simple 'waking up'.
Spanish: revive - resucitaPortuguese (BR): revive - ressuscitaPortuguese (PT): revive - ressuscitaChinese (Simplified): 复活 - 使恢复生机Chinese (Traditional): 復活 - 使恢復生機Hindi: पुनर्जीवित करता हैArabic: يُنعِش - يُحييBengali: পুনর্জীবিত করে - প্রাণ ফিরে পায়Russian: оживляет - возрождаетJapanese: 蘇らせる - 復活させるVietnamese: hồi sinh - làm sống lạiKorean: 되살린다 - 부활시킨다Turkish: canlandırır - diriltirUrdu: زندہ کرتا ہے - دوبارہ زندہ کرتا ہےIndonesian: menghidupkan kembali - membangkitkan
Example Sentences
The doctor revives the patient after the accident.
basic
She revives old traditions in her family.
basic
The teacher revives interest in reading among students.
basic
Cold water sometimes revives people who have fainted.
natural
The new manager really revives the company’s spirit.
natural
A hot drink often revives me after a long day.
natural