bring back to life en · VERB
Etymology
From the phrase bring to life with the predicate adjective back (“returned to a previous state or condition”).
Meanings
- (idiomatic, transitive) To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bringing back to life | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| brought back to life | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| brought back to life | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| brings back to life | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Synonyms
reanimate · resuscitate · rez / res · revive · resurrect