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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Courtesy of Kyu This is hardly the first time a company has pitched simplicity as a way to capture and relive memories. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024 And for those who missed the chance to experience the iconic train journey, or wish to relive it, Orient Express trains will soon be returning to railways. Julianna Bragg, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024 Needless to say, internet users loved reliving the good old days of their youth and reminiscing about other slang terms that used to be just as popular. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 The app can also unlock your smartphone’s potential (like the iPhone 15 Pro or newer) with spatial photo and video playback—a phenomenal way to share some of your favorite travel memories with friends and family or relive them yourself. Christina Liao, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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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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