re vivify

re·viv·i·fy

[ri-viv-uh-fahy]
verb (used with object), re·viv·i·fied, re·viv·i·fy·ing.
to restore to life; give new life to; revive; reanimate.

Origin:
1665–75; < French révivifier < Late Latin revīvificāre. See re-, vivify

re·viv·i·fi·ca·tion [ri-viv-uh-fi-key-shuhn] , noun
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revivify (rɪˈvɪvɪˌfaɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -fies, -fying, -fied
(tr) to give new life or spirit to; revive
 
revivifi'cation
 
n

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