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To recover from a state of decline, neglect, oblivion, or obscurity; to become active or lively again; to reanimate, to revitalize.
Of a feeling, state of mind, etc.: to come back or return; to be reactivated or reawakened.
(chemistry,obsolete,rare) Of a metal (especially mercury) or other substance in a compound or mixture: to return to its pure or unmixed state.
(law, chieflyhistorical,uncommon) Of a law or legal instrument: to be given new validity.
(originallytheater, now alsofilm,television) Of a musical, play, or other stage performance; also, a film or television programme: to have a new production put on.
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