Pronunciation: /rɪˈvaɪvd/

Definitions of revived

verb to bring back to life or consciousness; resuscitate

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor revived the unconscious patient.

A2 After receiving CPR, the man was revived and started breathing again.

B1 The old theater was revived with a series of successful performances.

B2 The town's economy was revived after the new factory opened.

C1 The artist's career was revived with a critically acclaimed new exhibition.

C2 The historic building was revived through a meticulous restoration project.

adjective brought back to life or consciousness

Example Sentences

A1 The plant was revived with a little water.

A2 The old tradition was revived for the festival.

B1 The economy was revived after the new government's policies were implemented.

B2 The historic building was revived with a renovation project.

C1 The once struggling company was revived by a new CEO.

C2 The classic novel was revived in a modern retelling.

Examples of revived in a Sentence

formal The patient was successfully revived after receiving CPR.

informal They managed to revive the old computer by replacing the hard drive.

slang I can't believe he revived that old meme from 2010.

figurative The city's economy was revived by a new wave of investment.

Grammatical Forms of revived

past tense

revived

plural

revives

comparative

more revived

superlative

most revived

present tense

revive

future tense

will revive

perfect tense

has revived

continuous tense

is reviving

singular

revived

positive degree

revived

infinitive

to revive

gerund

reviving

participle

reviving

Origin and Evolution of revived

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'revived' originated from the Latin word 'revivere' which means 'to live again'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'revived' has maintained its original meaning of coming back to life or consciousness, but has also been extended to refer to the restoration of something to its former state or popularity.