Revival
/rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe process of improvement or recovery.
/rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/
An improvement in the condition or strength of something.
The city center is undergoing an economic revival after years of decline.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite old toy got broken. A 'revival' would be getting it fixed and making it good as new! It's like when something improves or gets better after being in a bad state.
👶 For kids: A revival is when something gets better or comes back to life again! Like if a plant looks dead, but then it gets water and sunshine and starts to grow again!
More Examples
The band's new album marked a revival of their musical style.
The community is working hard for the revival of the local theater.
How It's Used
"The company is hoping for an economic revival in the next quarter."
"The church experienced a spiritual revival during the summer."
"There has been a revival of interest in vintage clothing."
A religious service or series of services with the goal of reawakening religious faith.
/rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/
A religious meeting intended to reawaken faith.
The preacher led a revival that attracted hundreds of people.
💡 Simply: Imagine a special church event designed to help people feel more connected to their faith. This would be a religious revival.
👶 For kids: A revival is a special church meeting where people talk about being good and feeling closer to God.
More Examples
They organized a revival in the community to inspire spiritual growth.
The gospel choir performed at the church revival.
How It's Used
"The church held a revival to encourage spiritual growth in its members."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Art revival
A period where there is a renewed interest in a particular art style or movement.
"The Art Deco revival brought back classic designs."
From Middle French *revivaille* (action of bringing to life again), from the verb *revivre* (to live again), from Latin *re-* (again) + *vivere* (to live).
Used since the mid-17th century, originally to describe the restoration of life or strength; later, to describe the restoration of religious faith.
Memory tip
Think of the word as something coming back to life. A 'revival' is when something that's weakened or fading starts getting stronger again.
Word Origin
"again + to live"