revived (B2)
verb (past participle)
Pronunciation: /rɪˈvaɪvd/
Definition
Restored to life, consciousness, or a state of activity and health after a period of decline or inactivity.
Examples
The ancient festival was revived by local residents after decades of neglect.
The patient's breathing was revived by the quick actions of the paramedics.
Interest in classic vinyl records has been revived in recent years among younger generations.
How to Use revived
- be revived (prepositional phrase)
- To be brought back to life or activity by someone or something. — "The old tradition was revived by the younger generation."
- revived from (prepositional phrase)
- To be brought back from a state of decline or unconsciousness. — "The patient was revived from a coma after several hours."
- revived by (prepositional phrase)
- To be brought back to life or activity through the action of something or someone. — "The nearly dead plant was revived by a good watering."
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