Renewed pursuit, or cultivation, or flourishing state of something, as of commerce, arts, agriculture.

Renewed prevalence of something, as a practice or a fashion.

Restoration of force, validity, or effect; renewal; as, the revival of a debt barred by limitation; the revival of a revoked will, etc.

an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion

a religious meeting or series of meetings that are designed to "revive" the spiritual enthusiasm and dedication of those who attend

a time of excitement but it is also a time of renewal

The revival of something which had come to an end, eg a will may be revived by re-publication

Same as “Renewal.

A renewal of special interest in and attention to religious services and duties and the subject of personal salvation

a re-awakening of faith, a period of renewed religious interest

a Christian service(s) or movement seeking the reawakening of religious fervor and faith

a religious gathering, often held in a place other than the church or meeting house, which places emphasis on the faith and feelings of the congregants. Revivals are common occurrences in American religious life, and have often been structured as retreats during which participants explore and expand their faith, often through overt displays of religious enthusiasm, such as speaking in tongues. During the Great Awakening, New Lights and lay preachers used revivals to inspire new conversions and elicit declarations of faith from believers. The revival was a challenge to the established churches because they were not directly under the church's control, and often allowed unordained preachers a chance to present their own interpretations of religion to large groups of people.

A spiritual awakening among believers - such as the East African Revival.

A series of services with an emphasis on spiritual growth and evangelism.

a great refreshment to the church

a move of God in Power

an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, brought about by the intecession of Christ, resulting in a new degree of life in the churches and a widespread movement of grace among the unconverted

a sovereign work of God, giving new life to Christians

a special season of mercy, in which the Spirit of God is pleased to communicate Himself to men in a remarkable way

Used to describe later revivals of historical styles. If the building was designed after the original style period, "Revival" is added to the style name. For instance, if the article says "1945 Colonial house," ARCHITECTURE, COLONIAL REVIVAL is used.

Norman: Norman architecture as revived in the 19th century.

An issue that begins republishing a comic book character after a period of dormancy.

Bringing into force again an insurance after it has lapsed.