Revival

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Definitions of revival

noun an instance of something becoming popular, active, or important again

Example Sentences

A1 The town's revival began with the opening of a new bakery.

A2 The revival of interest in traditional crafts has led to a resurgence of artisanal products.

B1 The revival of the old theater was met with great excitement from the local community.

B2 The cultural revival in the city has attracted tourists from all over the world.

C1 The revival of the ancient language has sparked a renewed interest in linguistic studies.

C2 The revival of the historic district has transformed it into a vibrant and bustling area.

Examples of revival in a Sentence

formal The town experienced a cultural revival with the opening of a new art museum.

informal The band's reunion tour sparked a revival of interest in their music.

slang The vintage clothing store is having a '90s revival sale this weekend.

figurative The CEO's new strategy led to a revival of the company's profits.

Grammatical Forms of revival

• past tense: revived
• plural: revivals
• comparative: more revived
• superlative: most revived
• present tense: revives
• future tense: will revive
• perfect tense: has revived
• continuous tense: is reviving
• singular: revival
• positive degree: revival
• infinitive: to revive
• gerund: reviving
• participle: reviving

Origin and Evolution of revival

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'revival' originated from the Latin word 'revivere', which means 'to live again' or 'to regain life'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'revival' has come to be used not only in the context of bringing something back to life, but also in the sense of a renewed interest or popularity in a particular idea, movement, or trend.