The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word JUMP-START
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The straight part
We know that "to revive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to revive = jump-start.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does JUMP-START mean?
JUMP-START noun- The process or result of jump-starting a motor vehicle.
- To start a motor vehicle by passing an electrical current from a charged battery to the discharged ("dead" or "flat") battery of the vehicle being started, by using booster cables to temporarily connect the two batteries in parallel.
- To reactivate or rejuvenate.