revisit

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verb

re·​vis·​it (ˌ)rē-ˈvi-zət How to pronounce revisit (audio)
revisited; revisiting; revisits

transitive verb

: to visit again : return to
revisit the old neighborhood
also : to consider or take up again
reluctant to revisit past disputes

revisit

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noun

: a second or subsequent visit

Examples of revisit in a Sentence

Verb He revisited his old house. The police revisited the crime scene. The police revisited the case of the unsolved murder. The book is worth revisiting.
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Verb
For fans looking to revisit Michael Madsen’s most memorable moments, as well as those who want to get acquainted with his work, here are six of his best films and where to watch them. Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025 Governance and compliance leaders must ensure policies scale with machine identities, while legal and risk teams revisit accountability in a world where machines act on behalf of humans. Art Gilliland, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
But a few months later, a member of the Mason City Police met with a Wisconsin Sheriff to compare notes and revisit leads related to a man named Christopher Revak. Randi Kaye, CNN Money, 27 June 2025 Now, almost 30 years later, the co-founder of the soul, jazz and funk duo Black Pumas revisits songs from acts like Los Pasteles Verdes, Los Ángeles Negros and Joseles in his new album Boleros Psicodélicos II, released Friday (June 27). Natalia Cano, Billboard, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for revisit

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of revisit was in the 15th century

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“Revisit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revisit. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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revisit

verb
re·​vis·​it
rē-ˈviz-ət
: to visit again : return to

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