Meaning & Definition
verb
to bring back to life or consciousness
The doctors worked tirelessly to revive the patient after the cardiac arrest.
to restore to a previous condition or to bring back into use or popularity
The community came together to revive the old traditions that had been forgotten.
to regain vitality or strength
After a long winter, the flowers in the garden began to revive with the arrival of spring.
Etymology
From the Latin 'revivere', meaning 'to come back to life'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
revive someone's memory:
to help someone remember something.
revive a discussion:
to bring back a conversation or topic to focus.
revive a tradition:
to restore a practice or custom that has fallen out of use.
Slang Meanings
To bring something back into style.
They tried to revive 90s fashion at the party.
To improve one's mood or energy.
Let's take a break and do something fun to revive the vibe!