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resuscitate

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/
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Definition of resuscitate

verb

[with object]
  • revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death: an ambulance crew tried to resuscitate him
  • make (something) active or vigorous again:measures to resuscitate the ailing economy

Derivatives

resuscitation

Pronunciation: /-ˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

resuscitative

adjective

resuscitator

noun

Origin:

early 16th century: from Latin resuscitat- 'raised again', from the verb resuscitare, from re- 'back' + suscitare 'raise'

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