relive

verb

re·​live (ˌ)rē-ˈliv How to pronounce relive (audio)
relived; reliving; relives
Synonyms of relivenext

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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The Australians went into the tournament hoping to relive the atmosphere generated during the Women's World Cup on home soil almost three years ago, when the Matildas shattered audience records on the way to the semifinals. ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026 Their great moments on the stage and screen are relived. Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 Parents relived their childhoods. Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026 For so many fans walking into PNC Park, the bronze statue of Mazeroski is a stopping point, a chance to relive one swing that made history in Pittsburgh. Jessica Riley, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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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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