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revisit

ree-VIH-ziht

Revisit (verb) means to visit a place again. Example: “They revisited the town where they first met.”

verb
1
To visit a place again.
"They revisited the town where they first met."
2
To reconsider or return to a topic, idea, or decision.
"Let's revisit this proposal once we have the budget figures."

How to use revisit

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo go back to a place or a topic, either physically or in discussion.

Common pairings
revisit the idea revisit an issue revisit old memories

Word forms

revisited past tense, revisits plural, revisits singular

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Etymology

From Middle French revisiter and Latin revisitare, built from re- plus visit.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “revisit” mean?

The word “revisit” means to visit a place again. In plain terms, to go back to a place or a topic, either physically or in discussion.

How do you pronounce “revisit”?

“Revisit” is pronounced ree-VIH-ziht (/ɹiːˈvɪzɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “revisit” in a sentence?

Here is “revisit” used in a sentence: “They revisited the town where they first met.”

What part of speech is “revisit”?

“Revisit” is a verb.

Where does the word “revisit” come from?

The word “revisit” comes from Latin. From Middle French revisiter and Latin revisitare, built from re- plus visit.

Is “revisit” a common word?

“Revisit” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “revisit” have?

“Revisit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to visit a place again.

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