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revived

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈvaɪvd// UK //ɹɪvˈaɪvd// re·vived

v. to bring something back to life, health, or use after it has been inactive or forgotten.

v. to restore to consciousness, vigour, or use; to bring back into popularity or existence. The past tense and past participle of 'revive'.


SIMPLE

The doctor revived the patient after he fainted.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community revived the old tradition of holding a street festival every summer.

COMPLEX

The fashion house revived several classic designs from the 1920s, successfully blending vintage aesthetics with modern fabrics to appeal to a younger demographic.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object when referring to bringing something back into use.

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