relive

verb

re·​live (ˌ)rē-ˈliv How to pronounce relive (audio)
relived; reliving; relives

intransitive verb

: to live again

transitive verb

: to live over again
especially : to experience again in the imagination

Examples of relive in a Sentence

an athlete trying to relive his glory days He would sometimes relive the battle in his dreams.
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That’s because by then the initial swelling has likely gone down and the bigger issue is soreness and stiffness, which can be relived by heat. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 This immersive event invites guests to relive the journey of Prada Mode Osaka and the Inujima Project, spotlighting Sejima’s profound and ongoing impact on Inujima Island. Essence, 16 June 2025 Their plan to make a new life together in America is thwarted, and the consequences of Liam and Cora’s unlikely love ripples through time, causing everyone to relive the events of the past. Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 June 2025 When their plan to make a new life together in America is thwarted, the consequences ripple through time, causing everyone to relive the events of the past. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for relive

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1526, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of relive was circa 1526

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“Relive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relive. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

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relive

verb
re·​live (ˈ)rē-ˈliv How to pronounce relive (audio)
: to live over again
especially : to experience again in the imagination

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