REVIVE (5 letters) Return to health is a phrase that describes the process of recovering from an illness or injury. The two crossword solutions for this term are MEND and REVIVE, both of which refer to the act of restoring someone or something to its former state. MEND is a verb meaning to repair or restore something that is broken or damaged, while REVIVE is a verb meaning to bring back to life or consciousness. Both words can be used to describe the process of returning to health after an illness or injury.