To return to life; to recover life. The soul of the child came into him again, and he revived. 7 Kings 17:22; Romans 14:9.

To recover new life or vigor; to be reanimated after depression. When he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived. Genesis 45:27.

To recover from a state of neglect, oblivion, obscurity or depression. Learning revived in Europe after the middle ages.

In chimistry, to recover its natural state, as a metal. Sin revives, when the conscience is awakened by a conviction of guilt. Romans 7:9.

To bring again to life; to reanimate.

To raise from languor, depression or discouragement; to rouse; as, to revive the spirits or courage.

To renew; to bring into action after a suspension; as, to revive a project or scheme that had been laid aside.

To renew in the mind or memory; to recall. The mind has the power in many cases to revive ideas or perceptions, which it has once had.

To recover from a state of neglect or depression; as, to revive letters or learning.

To recomfort; to quicken; to refresh with joy or hope. Wilt thou not revive us again? Psalm 85:6.

To bring again into notice. Revive the libels born to die.

In chimistry, to restore or reduce to its natural state or to its metallic state; as, to revive a metal after calcination.