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33+ Words that rhyme with revive

Revive is a 2-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are alive, arrive, connive. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of 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"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "revive" in lyrics

See how revive is used at the end of a line in 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)

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
arrive
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o'clock
clive
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
connive
encourage or assent to illegally or criminally form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
contrive
make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "revive" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like alive, arrive, connive create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "revive" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with revive?
Words that rhyme with revive include: alive, arrive, connive, contrive, clive, chive, survive, dive, drive, derive, and 23 more.
How many syllables does revive have?
Revive has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with revive?
There are 33 words that rhyme with revive: 33 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for revive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for revive in songwriting are alive, arrive, connive. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with revive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with revive include alive, arrive, connive, contrive, clive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: clive, chive; 1-syllable: alive, arrive; 2-syllable: nosedive, overdrive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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