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revival

[ ri-vahy-vuhl ]

noun

  1. restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc.
  2. restoration to use, acceptance, or currency:

    the revival of old customs.

  3. a new production of an old play.
  4. a showing of an old motion picture.
  5. an awakening, in a church or community, of interest in and care for matters relating to personal religion.
  6. an evangelistic service or a series of services for the purpose of effecting a religious awakening:

    to hold a revival.

  7. the act of reviving.
  8. the state of being revived.
  9. Law. the reestablishment of legal force and effect.


revival

/ ɪˈɪə /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of reviving or the state of being revived
  2. an instance of returning to life or consciousness; restoration of vigour or vitality
  3. a renewed use, acceptance of, or interest in (past customs, styles, etc)

    the Gothic revival

    a revival of learning

  4. a new production of a play that has not been recently performed
  5. a reawakening of faith or renewal of commitment to religion
  6. an evangelistic meeting or service intended to effect such a reawakening in those present
  7. the re-establishment of legal validity, as of a judgment, contract, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

revival

  1. In Christianity , an energetic meeting intended to “revive” religious faith. Common among fundamentalists, these meetings are characterized by impassioned preaching and singing.
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Other Word Forms

  • ԴDzr·a noun
  • r·a noun adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of revival1

First recorded in 1645–55; revive + -al 2
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He began his career as a dancer in musical theater, which included a two-year ensemble role in the national Broadway revival tour of “Hello, Dolly.”

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Since the resurgence of “Suits,” you’ve been asked about reprising your role for a revival or even a movie of the OG series.

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Encouraging people to embrace a party lifestyle and let loose, XCX has spent the past year at the helm of a party girl revival.

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This year, unlike others, his revival is not too late.

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It’s why a modern implementation of the Irish revival is so crucial, and why Kneecap is dedicated to saving it from being lost to time.

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