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Term: Resuscitate

Description:

In its verb form, "resuscitate" means to revive or restore someone or something to life or consciousness. It can also refer to bringing an idea, project, or organization back to vigor or popularity.

Senses:

1. Verb (transitive) - Revive a person or animal:

When someone is unconscious or not breathing, first aiders may need to resuscitate them using CPR techniques.

Example sentence: She performed CPR to resuscitate the drowning victim.

2. Verb (transitive) - Bring an idea or project back to life:

After years of decline, the new CEO was able to resuscitate the failing company.

Example sentence: The marketing campaign aims to resuscitate the brand and attract a new audience.

3. Verb (transitive) - Restore a person's hope or enthusiasm:

The motivational speaker's speech had the power to resuscitate the attendees' excitement and motivation.

Example sentence: His mentor's words resuscitated his belief in his own abilities.

4. Verb (transitive, figuratively) - Refresh or enliven something:

The artist used vibrant colors to resuscitate the dull painting and make it more captivating.

Example sentence: She added spices to the dish, hoping to resuscitate its flavor.

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