revivify

UK /ɹiːˈvɪvɪfʌɪ/ US /ɹiːˈvɪvɪfʌɪ/
verb 4

Definitions

verb

1

To reanimate, bring back to life.

His pure tight skin was an excellent fit; and closely wrapped up in it, and embalmed with inner health and strength, like a revivified Egyptian, this Starbuck seemed prepared to endure for long ages to come, and to endure always, as now; […]

In cautiously revivifying dead queens—and Time's appearance suggests that this recuperation is dependent on the hiatus—the play opens up a space, if an uncertain space, within which to begin a critique of current gender politics.

2

To reinvigorate or revitalize.

Near-synonym: rejuvenate

Despite the patrician allure of much that Choiseul attempted, a renovating, technocratic spirit was abroad during his tenure of office which sought to rationalize and revivify government service [...].

3

To reactivate (a catalyst, reagent etc.).

4

To become effective again as a reagent etc.

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