restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc.

restoration to use, acceptance, or currency

the revival of old customs.

a new production of an old play.

a showing of an old motion picture.

an awakening, in a church or community, of interest in and care for matters relating to personal religion.

an evangelistic service or a series of services for the purpose of effecting a religious awakening

to hold a revival.

the act of reviving.

the state of being revived.

Law . the reestablishment of legal force and effect.

noun

destruction , killing , suppression

noun

awakening , cheering , consolation , enkindling , freshening , invigoration , quickening , reanimation , recovery , recrudescence , regeneration , rejuvenation , renaissance , renascence , renewal , restoration , resurgence , resurrection , resuscitation , revitalization , revivification , risorgimento , reactivation , rebirth , continuation , resumption , anabiosis , comeback , reawakening