Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb resuscitate

2 senses of resuscitate

Sense 1
resuscitate, revive -- (cause to regain consciousness; "The doctors revived the comatose man")
       => bring to, bring back, bring round, bring around -- (return to consciousness; "These pictures bring back sad memories")

Sense 2
come to, revive, resuscitate -- (return to consciousness; "The patient came to quickly"; "She revived after the doctor gave her an injection")
       => change state, turn -- (undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election")