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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Penn State had its chances, and Allar, along with all those Nittany Lions fans, will spend the offseason reliving that last throw — or trying to forget it. Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025 For others, there is an appeal in revisiting cherished destinations or reliving moments filled with positive memories that hold significant value. Ahunna Okwubunka Anyim, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025 Clara, traumatized by the videos and a torrent of misogyny and threats, receives visions of her parents and relives their last moments. Joumana Khatib, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025 Taylor Kitsch might be ready to relive some memories and reprise his Friday Night Lights role in Peacock’s upcoming reboot. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for relive 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1526, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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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 20 Jan. 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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