Definition

Noun: 1. A renewed interest in or attention to something: The act or process of making something active, popular, or important again after a period of little activity or interest. 2. A new production of an old play, movie, or similar work: A fresh presentation of a previously performed artistic work. 3. A meeting or series of meetings featuring public preaching and prayer, intended to reawaken religious faith: An evangelistic event focused on spiritual renewal.

Usage and Examples

• General Renewal:
  • There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
  • The government's policies led to an economic revival.
• Arts and Culture:
  • The theater company is staging a revival of a classic musical from the 1950s.
  • The revival of the director's early films introduced them to a new generation.
• Religion:
  • The traveling preacher held a week-long revival that attracted large crowds.
  • Many people reported profound spiritual experiences during the revival meetings.

Advanced Usage

• "To experience a revival": To undergo a process of becoming active, strong, or popular again.
  • The old neighborhood is experiencing a revival with new shops and restaurants opening.
• "Revival of fortunes": A marked improvement in success or prosperity after a period of decline.
  • The team's revival of fortunes began with the appointment of a new coach.

Variants and Related Words

• Revive (verb): To bring back to life, consciousness, activity, or strength.
  • The paramedics worked to revive the patient.
  • He hopes to revive his childhood hobby.
• Revivalist (noun): A person who seeks to promote religious revival, or a person who revives something.
  • The revivalist preacher spoke with great passion.

Synonyms

• Resurgence: A rising again into life, activity, or prominence.
• Renaissance: A revival of or renewed interest in something (often cultural or intellectual).
• Reawakening: A new awareness of or interest in something.
• Resurrection: The act of bringing something back into use, existence, or attention.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "In revival": Being performed or shown again after a period of not being performed.
  • The play is currently in revival on Broadway.
• "Lead a revival": To be the main force in bringing something back.
  • The designer is credited with leading the revival of vintage fashion.

Noun

1. an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion
2. bringing again into activity and prominence
   • the revival of trade
   • a revival of a neglected play by Moliere
   • the Gothic revival in architecture