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revive vs restore

restore vs revive

revive and restore both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
revive No No Yes No
restore No No Yes No
As verbs, restore is a hypernym of revive; that is, restore is a word with a broader meaning than revive:
  • revive: restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state
  • restore: get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate
Other hypernyms of revive include regenerate, rejuvenate.
revive (verb) restore (verb)
give new life or energy to get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate
cause to regain consciousness restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
return to consciousness give or bring back
be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state return to its original or usable and functioning condition
Difference between revive and restore

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