REVIVAL Definition & Meaning

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revival

[ ri-vahy-vuhl ]

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noun

restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc.
restoration to use, acceptance, or currency:
the revival of old customs.
a new production of an old play.
a showing of an old motion picture.
an awakening, in a church or community, of interest in and care for matters relating to personal religion.
an evangelistic service or a series of services for the purpose of effecting a religious awakening:
to hold a revival.
the act of reviving.
the state of being revived.
Law. the reestablishment of legal force and effect.

revival

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noun

the act or an instance of reviving or the state of being revived
an instance of returning to life or consciousness; restoration of vigour or vitality
a renewed use, acceptance of, or interest in (past customs, styles, etc)
the Gothic revival
a revival of learning
a new production of a play that has not been recently performed
a reawakening of faith or renewal of commitment to religion
an evangelistic meeting or service intended to effect such a reawakening in those present
the re-establishment of legal validity, as of a judgment, contract, etc

revival

In Christianity , an energetic meeting intended to “revive” religious faith. Common among fundamentalists, these meetings are characterized by impassioned preaching and singing.

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Other �y��vlog Forms

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of revival¹

First recorded in 1645–55; revive + -al ²

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But even with the festival’s emphasis on new work, its selection of revivals is an important part of the program.

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A funny thing happened on the way to being blown away by Audra McDonald in the new Broadway revival of “Gypsy.”

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It sparked a revival of the mini-series which drew Chamberlain back to television.

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But Trump has proceeded with the move, which is a revival of an action he first considered during his first term in the White House.

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It’s the deepest look to date at what steps can be taken to speed revival as displaced residents weigh their options to return to Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Malibu and other affected neighborhoods.

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