rev

[ rev ]

/ rɛv /

Informal.

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noun

a revolution (in an engine or the like).

verb (used with object), revved, rev·ving.

to accelerate sharply the speed of (an engine or the like) (often followed by up).

verb (used without object), revved, rev·ving.

(of an engine) to accelerate; become revved (often followed by up).

Verb Phrases

rev up, to increase in strength or accelerate sharply: The economy is beginning to rev up.

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Origin of rev

First recorded in 1900–05; short for revolution

Words nearby rev

reused, Reuter, Reuters, Reuther, Reutlingen, rev, Reval, revalorize, revaluate, revalue, revamp

Other definitions for rev (2 of 3)

rev.

abbreviation

revenue.

reverse.

review.

reviewed.

revise; revised.

revision.

revolution.

revolving.

Other definitions for rev (3 of 3)

Rev.

abbreviation

Bible. Revelation.

Reverend.

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How to use rev in a sentence

Those in the race—Senator Paul Simon, Rep. Dick Gephardt, Rev. Jesse Jackson—were far behind.
Want President Hillary? Then Primary Her|Jeff Greenfield|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The basic premise that Christians should expect to suffer and be persecuted is not an invention of Rev. Sproul.
All Aboard the USS Persecution Complex|Candida Moss, Joel Baden|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rev. V. Gene Robinson is a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, Washington, DC.
When Police Violence Gets Personal|Gene Robinson|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To this end, CAIR has invited Rev. Al Sharpton to be the keynote speaker at its 20th anniversary dinner to be held next month.
Michael Brown, Gaza, and Muslim Americans|Dean Obeidallah|August 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

And he was a mentor, close friend, and father figure to Rev. Al Sharpton.
James Brown, Friend of Strom Thurmond and Mentor to Al Sharpton|Asawin Suebsaeng|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Rev. Alonzo Barnard, seventy-one years of age, accompanied by his daughter, was present.
Among the Sioux|R. J. Creswell
The living (value £250) is in the gift of trustees, and is now held by the Rev. M. Parker, Vicar.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
But soon the Rev. John Dodd imparted fresh vigour into the proceedings.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
The Rev. Timothy soon let his pipe go out, and succumbed as his wife had done, for he had worked hard and eaten well.
Three More John Silence Stories|Algernon Blackwood
She did not, however, express any opinion with regard to the Rev. Arthur Mason's habits, or feel especially interested in him.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes

British Dictionary definitions for rev (1 of 3)

rev

/ (rɛv) informal /

noun

revolution per minutethe engine was doing 5000 revs

verb revs, revving or revved

(often foll by up) to increase the speed of revolution of (an engine)

British Dictionary definitions for rev (2 of 3)

rev.

abbreviation for

revenue

reverse(d)

review

revise(d)

revision

revolution

revolving

British Dictionary definitions for rev (3 of 3)

Rev.

abbreviation for

Bible Revelation

Reverend

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