revise
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈvaɪz/
KK: /rɪˈvaɪz/
noun
Definition
A version of a document or text that has been changed or corrected based on earlier versions.
Example
The author submitted a revise of the manuscript after receiving feedback from the editor.
Conversation
Did you get a chance to look at the revise I sent you last week?
Yes, I did! I made a few notes on it.
Great! I hope the revise helps clarify my points.
Definitely! It looks much better now.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
edit
update
amend
Antonyms
degrade
deterioration
decline
transitive verb
Definition
To change or correct something, especially a written work, to improve it or make it more accurate.
Example
She decided to revise her essay before submitting it to the teacher.
Tense Forms
Past: revised
Past Participle: revised
Conversation
Did you revise your essay before submitting it?
I did! I went through it a couple of times to make sure it was good.
That's smart. I always forget to revise mine until the last minute.
Root Explanation
Revise → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "videre" (meaning to see). The word means to see again or review something.
Memory Tip
Think of looking at something 'again' ('re-') to 'see' it better ('videre') — that's why revise means to review or correct.
Visually Confused Words
previse
redevise
readvise
rerise
remise
devise
vise
unrevised