revive
UK[rɪˈvaɪv]US[rɪˈvaɪv]
v
to become, or to make someone or something become, conscious, healthy, or strong again
v
to bring something back into use or popularity after it has been forgotten or has not been used for a long time
Morpheme Breakdown
re
vive
re
again
vive
live
Etymology
The word 'revive' has a clear and logical construction from its Latin components. It is formed from the prefix 're-', meaning "again," and the verb 'vivere', meaning "to live." The literal sense is "to live again." This core meaning traveled through Old French 'revivre' into Middle English, retaining its direct link to returning to life or consciousness. Over time, its application broadened metaphorically to encompass the restoration of activity, strength, or popularity to anything that had become inactive or forgotten, perfectly preserving the original logic of a return to a living state.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + vive (live)
re- (Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back"). vive (from Latin vivere, meaning "to live").
Examples
The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious swimmer.
The company hopes to revive its flagging sales with a new advertising campaign.
There is a growing movement to revive interest in traditional crafts.