Resuscitate

usgb/rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/
verb

To bring someone back to consciousness or life.

The paramedics tried to resuscitate the unconscious man.
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Often appears as...

  • resuscitate a patient
  • attempt to resuscitate

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Life or Death

Used when a situation is critical and a life is at stake, often used in emergency medical contexts.

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Doctors worked tirelessly to resuscitate the drowning victim.
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Action Process

Focuses on the process of trying to bring someone back to life, not just the success of the action.

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Despite the effort to resuscitate her, she did not regain consciousness.
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Urgent Response

Conveys a sense of urgency and immediate action when someone's life hangs in the balance.

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Emergency responders must resuscitate him quickly to avoid brain damage.
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