resuscitate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/
KK: /rɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To come back to life or consciousness after being unconscious or not breathing.
Example
After several minutes of CPR, the doctors were able to resuscitate the patient.
Tense Forms
Past: resuscitated
Past Participle: resuscitated
Conversation
Did you hear about the accident at the park yesterday?
Yeah, I heard they had to resuscitate someone.
It's scary how quickly things can go wrong, isn't it?
Absolutely, I hope the person is okay now.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revive
awaken
reanimate
Antonyms
expire
die
fade
transitive verb
Definition
To bring someone back to life or consciousness after they have stopped breathing or are unconscious.
Example
The paramedics worked quickly to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
Tense Forms
Past: resuscitated
Past Participle: resuscitated
Conversation
Did you hear about the paramedics who managed to resuscitate that guy last night?
Yeah, I read about it! It's amazing how quickly they acted.
Right? It's incredible what they can do to resuscitate someone in critical condition.
Root Explanation
Resuscitate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "suscitare" (meaning to raise or stir up). The word means to raise or bring back to life again.
Memory Tip
Think of bringing someone back to life 'again' ('re-') by 'raising' them up ('suscitare').
Visually Confused Words
suscitate
reassociate
reluctate
irresuscitable