revive -
To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant.
The doctor was able to revive the patient after a few minutes of CPR, bringing him back to consciousness.
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assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
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magnanimous -
Generous and forgiving, kind and selfless, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
After the peasants made an unsuccessful rebellion, the king was magnanimous and distributed food to them when they were starving.
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swap -
To give something and be given something else instead
Because they had the same birthday, every year they would swap presents.
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nod -
An act of nodding the head
A nod is a universally understood gesture to indicate agreement or approval.
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kinship -
A sharing of characteristics or origins
Despite their completely different personalities, Oscar and Felix felt a strong kinship with one another.
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reciprocal -
Involving a situation where both parties provide something to each other in return, such as favors or benefits.
They shared a reciprocal respect for one another, each valuing the other's opinions and ideas.
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camaraderie -
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Sam liked his fraternity because of the feeling of camaraderie he felt with all his friends there.
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chatter -
Incessant trivial talk
The employees would gather around the water cooler every morning to engage in chatter about the weather.
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endearing -
Arousing feelings of affection or admiration
Bill had an endearing smile that caused everyone to instantly like him.
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chummy -
On friendly terms; friendly
Best friends since the 5th grade, Hank and Walter were very chummy with each other.
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flatter -
To express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain.
Linda immediately recognized Jason's gushing compliments as an attempt to flatter her before asking her for a date.
