Revivify: meaning, definitions and examples
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revivify
[ rɪˈvaɪvəfaɪ ]
bring back
To revivify means to restore something to life or consciousness, to bring back vitality or energy. This term is often used in the context of refreshing someone’s spirits or reviving an interest in a subject that has waned. It can also refer to the act of rejuvenating or revitalizing something that has become dull or stagnant. The concept of revivifying can be applied to both physical entities and abstract ideas, suggesting a renewal or awakening process.
Synonyms
refresh, reinvigorate, rejuvenate, restore, revitalize
Examples of usage
- The team worked hard to revivify the old community center.
- The film aimed to revivify interest in classic literature.
- Her speech completely revivified the audience's spirits.
- They sought ways to revivify the local economy.
Translations
Translations of the word "revivify" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reviver
🇮🇳 पुनर्जीवित करना
🇩🇪 wiederbeleben
🇮🇩 menghidupkan kembali
🇺🇦 оживити
🇵🇱 ożywić
🇯🇵 復活させる
🇫🇷 revivre
🇪🇸 revivir
🇹🇷 canlandırmak
🇰🇷 부활시키다
🇸🇦 إحياء
🇨🇿 oživit
🇸🇰 oživiť
🇨🇳 复活
🇸🇮 oživiti
🇮🇸 endurlífga
🇰🇿 қайта тірілту
🇬🇪 გააცოცხლო
🇦🇿 canlandırmaq
🇲🇽 revivir
Etymology
The term 'revivify' has its origins in the Latin verb 'revivificare', where 're-' means 'again' and 'vivificare' means 'to give life'. The word has traversed through Old French before being adopted into English in the late 14th century. It was primarily used in literary contexts to express the idea of bringing life back to something that had lost its vitality. Over the centuries, the usage of 'revivify' has expanded to include metaphorical applications, often in arts, literature, and discussions about social and economic revitalization. Its rich etymological background reflects a broader human desire to recuperate what has faded or been neglected.