Synonyms for revive

verb

1. To give new life

   reawaken, awaken, resuscitate, refresh, renew, enliven, enkindle, rekindle, vivify, revivify, revitalize, animate, reanimate, recondition, rejuvenate, bring to, bring around, wake up, rouse, arouse, resurrect, bring back, exhilarate, energize, freshen, invigorate, breathe new life into, reproduce, reshow, restage, regenerate, restore, activate, reactivate.

   Antonyms weary, suppress, extinguish.

2. To take on new life

   come around, come to, recover, improve, flourish, awake, reawake, strengthen, gain strength, overcome, come to life, regain consciousness, rally, get better, pick up, perk up; see also recover 3.

   Antonyms die*, faint, weaken.

3. To hearten

   cheer, comfort, brighten, encourage, inspirit, solace, console, relieve, divert, gladden, raise the spirits, soothe, please, make joyful, delight, rejoice.