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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

resuscitate

/rɛˈsʌskɪteɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does resuscitate mean?

verb

To restore consciousness or life to someone who has fainted or stopped breathing, or to revive a dying person or process. To revive or restore something, such as a project or a relationship, that has been failing or dying.

Example

"The paramedics worked to resuscitate the patient after he had stopped breathing."

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