relive
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈliːv/
KK: /rɪˈliv/
intransitive verb
Definition
To experience something again in your mind, often a memory or event.
Example
She likes to relive her childhood memories during family gatherings.
Tense Forms
Past: relived
Past Participle: relived
Conversation
I love to watch old movies because I can relive my childhood memories.
Same here! It's like stepping back in time.
Those moments always bring a smile to my face.
Absolutely! It's amazing how a film can relive those feelings.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reexperience
revisit
recall
Antonyms
forget
ignore
overlook
transitive verb
Definition
To experience something again, often in your mind, as if it were happening for the first time.
Example
She likes to relive her childhood memories by looking at old photos.
Tense Forms
Past: relived
Past Participle: relived
Conversation
I love reading that book again because I can relive the adventure.
Yeah, it’s like being part of the story all over again!
Exactly! I always relive those moments in my mind after I finish it.
Root Explanation
Relive → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "live" (from Old English "libban", meaning to live). The word "relive" means to live again or experience something once more.
Memory Tip
Think of experiencing something 'again' ('re-') as if you are 'living' it once more.
Visually Confused Words
realive
relative
forelive
revive
relove
reiver
regive
redive