Synonyms for Revive
Definition of revive
verb
- cause to regain consciousness; "The doctors revived the comatose man"
- give new life or energy to; "A hot soup will revive me"; "This will renovate my spirits"; "This treatment repaired my health"
- be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength; "Interest in ESP revived"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "revive"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like animate, quicken, recreate can replace "revive" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "revive" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Revive" in song lyrics
See how revive is used in real songs:
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"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)