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REVIVING
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Tending to impart new life and vigor to
Example:
the renewing warmth of the sunshine
Synonyms:
renewing; restorative; revitalising; revitalizing; reviving
Classified under:
Similar:
invigorating (imparting strength and vitality)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
-ing form of the verb revive
Context examples:
Marianne, now looking dreadfully white, and unable to stand, sunk into her chair, and Elinor, expecting every moment to see her faint, tried to screen her from the observation of others, while reviving her with lavender water.
(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)
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