revise — to change or modify something, especially to improve it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to change or modify something, especially to improve it
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈvaɪz/
Example Sentences
- My mom revised her shopping list five times because she kept forgetting ice cream!
- The company revised its policy after employees complained about the coffee quality.
- I need to revise my Korean vocabulary every day to pass the CSAT.
revise
VERB[/rɪˈvaɪz/]
to change or modify something, especially to improve it
The student revised his notes before the final exam.
The editor revised the article before publishing it. (REVIEW + IMPROVE = REVISE)
After revising her notes, she realized she needed to organize everything better.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'revisere', combining 're-' (again) and 'visere' (to see or look at). The word originally meant 'to look at again' and evolved to mean examining or checking something for improvement.
Breakdown
re- (again) + vise (from Latin visere, to see/look) = revise
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom revised her shopping list five times because she kept forgetting ice cream!”
“The company revised its policy after employees complained about the coffee quality.”
“I need to revise my Korean vocabulary every day to pass the CSAT.”
“The weather forecast was revised three times - apparently even meteorologists can't make up their minds!”
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