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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While Hudson was writing about love, Belichick was reliving football history from 30 years ago in his own Valentine's Day post, which did not mention Hudson at all. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025 Cheers to the fans on the right side of these highlights, and condolences for those about to relive their disappointment. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025 For her, that was a hard thing to stomach and has been hard to relive. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 Fans eager to relive the energy of HBOB 2025 can visit www.hondabattleofthebands.com. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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