relive

verb

re·​live (ˌ)rē-ˈliv How to pronounce relive (audio)
relived; reliving; relives

intransitive verb

: to live again

transitive verb

: to live over again
especially : to experience again in the imagination

Examples of relive in a Sentence

an athlete trying to relive his glory days He would sometimes relive the battle in his dreams.
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Journey centers on a man and a woman who relive key moments from their lives. Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2025 Those wishing to relive the 200-meter dash showdown can watch the race here on the World Athletics YouTube channel. Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Her words throw Max into a reverie, reliving his past in light of his parents’ lies. Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025 There were alternate endings to The Grand Finale The Grand Finale ends with Mary walking through Highclere Castle and reliving the years of memories she's had there with her family. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for relive

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1526, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of relive was circa 1526

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“Relive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relive. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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relive

verb
re·​live (ˈ)rē-ˈliv How to pronounce relive (audio)
: to live over again
especially : to experience again in the imagination

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