revivify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To reanimate, bring back to life.
  2. To reinvigorate or revitalize.
  3. To reactivate (a catalyst, reagent etc.).
  4. To become effective again as a reagent etc.

Pronunciation

/ɹiːˈvɪvɪfʌɪ/

Word forms

revivify revivifies revivifying revivified

Etymology

Partly from French revivifier and partly from Latin revīvificō, corresponding to re- + vivify.

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