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revise

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈvaɪz/

Forms: revising, revised

revise means: To change a piece of writing, plan, or opinion to improve it or include new information.

verb

MAKE CHANGESB2

To change a piece of writing, plan, or opinion to improve it or include new information.

  • I need to revise my report.
  • They revised their plans after the price increased.
  • She has revised her opinion of the new manager.

Similar words: change, edit, amend

Common phrases: revise a draft, revise a plan, revise an estimate, revise a document

STUDY AGAINB1

To study something you have learned before, especially to prepare for an exam.

  • I have to revise tonight.
  • She revised chemistry before the test.
  • Have you revised for your English exam?

How to use it: revise for something (I am revising for my final exams.)

Similar words: review, study

Common phrases: revise for exams, revise history, revise your notes

Questions about revise

What does revise mean?

To change a piece of writing, plan, or opinion to improve it or include new information.

What is revise in other languages?

Türkçe: gözden geçirmek · Español: revisar · Français: réviser · Deutsch: überarbeiten · Italiano: rivedere · 日本語: 修正する

How do you pronounce revise?

It is pronounced /rɪˈvaɪz/.

How do you use revise in a sentence?

I need to revise my report. They revised their plans after the price increased.

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