resuscitate /ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/verb 2adjective 1forms 3 verb2 •To restore consciousness, vigor, or life to.to resuscitate withered plants •To regain consciousness. adjective1 •(no longer used) Restored to life.[O]nce return'd / Unto her body new resuscitate / From sleep, remembring well how erst she mourn'd, / Marvels how all so soon to peace and ease is turn'd. — 1642 formsresuscitated · resuscitating · resuscitates