suscitate

/səsˈkɪteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to revive or restore to life, health, or strength

“The doctor’s efforts were able to suscitate hope in the patient’s family.”

2. verb

to bring back from a state of inactivity or neglect

“The new manager’s policies were able to suscitate interest in the company’s stagnant projects.”

3. noun

a revival of interest or activity

“The festival was a suscitate of the town’s vibrant cultural scene.”

Synonyms

  • restore
  • revive

Antonyms

  • demise
  • extinguish