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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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 2 Oct. 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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