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Resuscitate Definition & Meaning

resuscitate
verb
  1. cause to regain consciousness; "The doctors revived the comatose man"
  2. return to consciousness; "The patient came to quickly"; "She revived after the doctor gave her an injection"

"Resuscitate" in song lyrics

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  • "After signing the contract, do not resuscitate"
    Cage — Ballad of Worms
  • "Mic to mic, you must resuscitate"
    Hieroglyphics — See Delight
  • "Hope he don't resuscitate"
    Onyx — Most Def

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Frequently asked questions

What does resuscitate mean?
cause to regain consciousness; "The doctors revived the comatose man" return to consciousness; "The patient came to quickly"; "She revived after the doctor gave her an injection"
What part of speech is resuscitate?
Resuscitate is a verb.
How many definitions does resuscitate have?
Resuscitate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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