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resuscitate
verbgeneral usecommon/ʁjɐniˈmaɾ/re·a·ni·mar
Definitions
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To restore vital functions (such as breathing and circulation) to someone who has lost them; to revive.
Usage examples
“The paramedics tried to resuscitate the accident victim at the scene.”
“The emergency team managed to resuscitate the patient.”
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attempt to resuscitatesuccessfully resuscitateresuscitate a victimCPR to resuscitate
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To give new energy, vigor, or interest to someone or something.
Usage examples
“A good coffee revives me in the morning.”
“We need to revive the debate on this topic.”
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revive spiritsrevive a conversationrevive the economy