1. to revive, restore (something) to vigor, reinvigorate, revitalize, rejuvenate. 2. to please (someone) greatly, delight. 3. to cause (something) to thrive, make (something) prosperous. 4. to restore, repair (a building). 5. to build, establish (a building or an institution). 6. Islam to spend (a night) praying and worshiping. 7. to revivify, restore (someone, something) to life, reanimate. 8. to vivify, endow (someone, something) with life, animate