revival

/ri'vaivəl/

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Word: Revival

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Definition: A "revival" is an event or process that brings something back to life, activity, or popularity. It often refers to renewing interest in something that has been forgotten or neglected.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "revival" when you want to talk about something that is coming back or being renewed.
• It can refer to various contexts like religion, culture, art, and economy.

Examples:

1. Religious Context: "The church held a revival to encourage people to come back to faith."
2. Cultural Context: "There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts."
3. Artistic Context: "The revival of Shakespeare's plays in the theater has attracted many young audiences."
4. Economic Context: "The city saw a revival in trade after the new mall opened."

Advanced Usage:

• Historical Context: "The Gothic revival in architecture refers to a movement in the 19th century that aimed to revive the Gothic style."
• Theatrical Context: "The revival of a neglected play by Molière has brought new appreciation for his work."

Word Variants:

• Revive (verb): To bring back to life or activity. Example: "The doctor worked hard to revive the patient."
• Revitalization (noun): The process of making something active or strong again. Example: "The revitalization of the downtown area has improved the community."

Different Meanings:

1. Cultural Revival: Referring to a renewed interest in cultural practices or movements.
2. Economic Revival: Refers to an improvement or recovery in economic activity.

Synonyms:

• Renewal
• Resurgence
• Restoration
• Reawakening

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Make a comeback": This is an idiom that means to return to a former state of popularity or success. Example: "After years of being out of the spotlight, the singer is making a comeback."
• "Bring back to life": This phrase means to revive something that has been forgotten or lost.

Academic

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

Synonyms

• revival meeting
• resurgence
• revitalization
• revitalisation
• revivification