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revival

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈvaɪvəl/

revival means: The return of something that had stopped being used, done, or performed.

noun

BROUGHT BACKB2

The return of something that had stopped being used, done, or performed.

  • The play enjoyed a revival.
  • They supported the revival of an old village festival.
  • This production is the first revival of the opera in decades.

How to use it: revival of something (The theatre announced a revival of an old musical.)

Similar words: return, restoration

Common phrases: revival of something, stage revival, successful revival, fashion revival

NEW GROWTHB2

A time when something becomes successful, active, or interesting to people again.

  • The town needs an economic revival.
  • There has been a revival of interest in folk music.
  • Local farming enjoyed a revival after years of decline.

How to use it: revival in something (The town has seen a revival in trade.)

Similar words: recovery, resurgence, renewal

Opposites: decline

Common phrases: economic revival, cultural revival, revival of interest

Questions about revival

What does revival mean?

The return of something that had stopped being used, done, or performed.

What is revival in other languages?

Türkçe: yeniden canlandırma · Español: recuperación · Français: reprise · Deutsch: Wiederbelebung · Italiano: ripresa · 日本語: 復活

How do you pronounce revival?

It is pronounced /rɪˈvaɪvəl/.

How do you use revival in a sentence?

The play enjoyed a revival. They supported the revival of an old village festival.

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