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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

/ rɪˈvaɪvəl /

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)

    a revival of learning

    the Gothic revival

  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

  • nonrevival noun
  • prerevival noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of revival1

First recorded in 1645–55; revive + -al 2
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Example Sentences

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It’s his youthful appearance combined with his talent as a sophomore quarterback that has Crespi High football fans excited about a revival in a program that went 0-10 just three years ago.

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He’s riding high off the successful revivals of many of his classic works.

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Now, the revival of the previously sleepy U.S. market for gas turbines is adding to growth in markets such as Asia and the Middle East.

Carney said officials have spoken with private-sector investors about the possibility of a Keystone XL revival, as well as other resource projects.

When I told Alvarado about a possible revival, he sat up and shook his head.

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