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reviver

|re-viv-er|

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/rɪˈvaɪvər/

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/rɪˈvaɪvə/

(revive)

bring back to life

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Adjective
revive	revivers	revives	revives	revived	revived	reviving	revival	reviver	reviving

Etymology

Etymology Information

'reviver' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'revivere', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'vivere' meant 'to live'.

Historical Evolution

'reviver' developed via Old French 'revivre' and Middle English forms (from the verb 'revive'); the modern English noun was formed from the verb 'revive' + agentive suffix '-er'.

Meaning Changes

Initially it related to the literal sense 'to live again' or 'come back to life'; over time it extended to mean restoring health, vigor, interest, or spiritual renewal, and hence 'one who restores'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that restores life, health, vigor, or interest; one that revives.

She became known as a reviver of interest in traditional crafts.

Synonyms

restorer rejuvenatorresuscitatorrevivalist

Antonyms

destroyer diminisher

Noun 2

(especially in a religious or cultural context) a leader or participant in a revival movement or event.

The pastor acted as a reviver during the summer revival meetings.

Synonyms