Definition of RESUSCITATE

resuscitate

Meanings

Verb

  • cause to regain consciousness
  • return to consciousness
  • To restore consciousness, vigor, or life to.
  • To regain consciousness.

Adj

  • Restored to life.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin resuscitātus, past participle of resuscitō (“to raise up again, revive”), from re- (“again”) + suscitō (“to raise up”), from sub- (“up, under”) + citō (“to summon, rouse”).

Synonyms

come to, revive

Scrabble Score: 13

resuscitate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
resuscitate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
resuscitate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

resuscitate is a valid Words With Friends word