revivingly
|re-viv-ing-ly|
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/rɪˈvaɪvɪŋli/
(revive)
bring back to life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'revive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'revivere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'vivere' meant 'to live.'
Historical Evolution
'revivere' transformed into the Old French word 'revivre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'revive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to live again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring back to life or consciousness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that brings something back to life or consciousness.
The cool breeze blew revivingly across the desert.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 19:30