Revive Definition

revive
verb
  1. cause to regain consciousness; "The doctors revived the comatose man"
  2. give new life or energy to; "A hot soup will revive me"; "This will renovate my spirits"; "This treatment repaired my health"
  3. be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength; "Interest in ESP revived"
  4. restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state; "He revived this style of opera"; "He resurrected the tango in this remote part of Argentina"
  5. return to consciousness; "The patient came to quickly"; "She revived after the doctor gave her an injection"

"Revive" in song lyrics

See how revive is used in real songs:

  • "Or is it genocide, do they wanna help and all revive?"
    Akir f/ Immortal Technique, Mojo, Poison Pen — The Louisiana Purchase *
  • "Brothers look sharp, sisters lookin revive"
    Boot Camp Clik — Rag Time
  • "There's not a tape or disco break I can't revive"
    DJ Muggs vs. GZA f/ Raekwon, RZA — Advanced Pawns (Royal)

Usage tips for "revive"

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