Synonyms for

Revived

Verb / rɪˈvaɪvd / / ri:ˈvaɪvd / Another word for revived — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to bring back to life or consciousness; resuscitate

Synonyms & similar words

vivify renovate recreate revivify reanimate animate resurrect resuscitate unrevived revive cometo reanimated repair quicken renewed restored reawakened reanimated rejuvenated refreshed reinvigorated regenerated recharged rekindled rehabilitated recovered recuperated reconstructed reinstated reestablished re-created reborn reawakened reinvigorated

Synonyms by register

Formal

resuscitated reanimated restored renewed

Informal

woken up brought back perked up

Literary

quickened rekindled reborn

Antonyms

dead dormant inactive extinct quiescent suppressed abolished

Common collocations

  • revived interest
  • revived the economy
  • revived a tradition
  • revived the patient
  • revived the debate
  • revived the company
  • revived the spirit

Word family

noun revival
verb revive
adjective revived

Usage note

The word 'revived' often implies bringing something back to life or consciousness, or to a state of activity or vigor. It can be used for both literal and figurative situations.

Example sentences

  1. The plant revived after I watered it.
  2. The lifeguard revived the drowning swimmer with CPR.
  3. The town's economy was revived by the opening of a new factory.
  4. The old car was revived with a new engine.
  5. The patient's heartbeat was revived with a defibrillator.

Quotes

  • Hope can always revive a dying dream.
  • Love can revive the coldest of hearts.
  • The power of nature can revive the spirit.

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