Revive
/rɪˈvaɪv/noun
To restore to life or consciousness.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, reviving the spirit was believed to be a powerful act, often intertwined with resurrection myths across cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʷei-
“to live, be alive.”
Latin
Latin
revivere
“to live again, return to life.”
Old French
Old French
revivre
“to revive, bring back to life.”
Middle English
Middle English
reviven
“to restore to life or consciousness.”
Modern English
English
revive
“to bring back to consciousness or life.”