revive
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈvaɪv/
KK: /rɪˈvaɪv/
intransitive verb
Definition
To come back to life or consciousness after being dead or unconscious; to become active or popular again.
Example
After a long winter, the flowers began to revive in the spring sunshine.
Tense Forms
Past: revived
Past Participle: revived
Conversation
I heard that taking a break can really help revive your energy.
That's true! Sometimes I just need to step away for a bit.
Exactly! It feels like I can revive my focus after a short walk.
For sure! Nature has a way of bringing back my motivation.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
recover
resurge
reawaken
Antonyms
fade
decline
diminish
transitive verb
Definition
To bring someone or something back to life, consciousness, or a state of activity; to make something active or strong again.
Example
The doctor was able to revive the patient after a few minutes of CPR.
Tense Forms
Past: revived
Past Participle: revived
Conversation
I heard they might revive that old TV show from the 90s.
Really? I loved that show when I was a kid!
Yeah, it could be fun to see how they revive the characters.
Root Explanation
Revive → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "vivere" (meaning to live). It means to live again or bring back to life.
Memory Tip
Think of someone living 'again' — 're-' means again and 'vivere' means to live.
Visually Confused Words
redivive
relive
reiver
regive
redive
vive
unrevived
rive