American English pronunciation

How to pronounce resuscitate

IPA transcription: [ɹɪ'sʌsɪ,teɪt]

Pronunciation variants: [ɹɪ'sʌsɪ,teɪt][ɹi'sʌsɪ,teɪt]

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Verb

  • cause to regain consciousness

    “The doctors revived the comatose man”

  • return to consciousness

    “The patient came to quickly”

    “She revived after the doctor gave her an injection”

Usage examples

  • Despite efforts to resuscitate him, he died.
  • The "do not resuscitate" order was withdrawn.
  • With the start of Oprichnina, however, Ivan's suspicions against his cousin were resuscitated.
  • In Australia, Do Not Resuscitate orders are covered by legislation on a state-by-state basis.