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Relive: meaning, definitions and examples

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relive

 

[ rɪˈliːv ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

re-experience memories

To relive means to experience something again in one's mind, often referring to past events, memories, or emotions. This process allows individuals to revisit and reflect on their previous experiences, which may evoke feelings of nostalgia or emotional intensity. People may relive happy moments, such as a wedding or vacation, or they may revisit challenging experiences to gain insight or healing. Reliving can be both a positive and negative experience, depending on the nature of the memories being recalled.

Synonyms

recall, recount, reexperience

Examples of usage

  • She likes to relive their wedding day through photos.
  • He would often relive the game-winning moment in his mind.
  • After watching the film, I found myself reliving my childhood.
  • They relived their adventures during their trip across Europe.

Translations

Translations of the word "relive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reviver

🇮🇳 फिर से जीना

🇩🇪 wieder erleben

🇮🇩 menghidupkan kembali

🇺🇦 пережити знову

🇵🇱 odżyć

🇯🇵 再体験する

🇫🇷 revivre

🇪🇸 revivir

🇹🇷 yeniden yaşamak

🇰🇷 다시 경험하다

🇸🇦 يعيش مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu prožít

🇸🇰 opäť zažiť

🇨🇳 重温

🇸🇮 ponovno doživeti

🇮🇸 lifta aftur

🇰🇿 қайта кешіру

🇬🇪 მجدიდება

🇦🇿 yenidən yaşamaq

🇲🇽 revivir

Etymology

The word 'relive' is derived from the prefix 're-', indicating repetition, and 'live', which comes from the Old English 'libban', meaning 'to live'. The notion of reliving experiences can be linked to the human ability of memory recall. The term has been in use since the early 20th century, when it began to appear in literature and psychology, often associated with the processes of memory and reminiscence. Over time, 'relive' has expanded to encompass various contexts, including personal memories and shared experiences, reflecting a universal human desire to revisit and reinterpret significant moments from the past.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,715, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.