Revivify
What it means
To give renewed life, energy, or vividness.
Reach for it when using a rare lively verb for pronounced revival
Fresh voices revivified the century-old choral tradition.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
pep up
Fits when a small casual boost is meant
Careful Pep up trivializes major renewal.
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everyday
Fits when activity or strength returns
Careful Revive is plainer and broader.
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warm
Fits when something becomes more interesting or cheerful
Careful Enliven is milder.
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professional
Fits when a system or place gains fresh life
Careful Revitalize is less playful.
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formal
Fits when energy and vigor increase
Careful Invigoration need not follow decline.
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formal
reanimate
Fits when motion or life returns dramatically
Careful Reanimate can sound supernatural.
Opposites 3
- deaden
- enervate
- extinguish
Common phrases 3
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revivify the tradition
Young makers revivify the tradition with new patterns.
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revivify interest
Fresh performances revivify interest in the composer.
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revivify a district
Night classes helped revivify a district after work hours.
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