5 letter words starting with REV

Heres your requested information: Revel Part of Speech:

Verb

Definition:

To enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈrɛvəl/

UK: /ˈrɛv(ə)l/

Origin and Usage:

The word "revel" comes from the Old French word "reveler" meaning "to rebel". It was first used in the 14th century to describe a noisy and lively gathering, typically involving drinking and dancing. Today, it is still used to describe a lively and noisy celebration or party.

Synonyms:

• Party
• Celebrate
• Fest
• Merrymaking

Related Words:

• Event
• Dance
• Music
• Drunk
• Jolly

Example Sentences:

• They were reveling in the streets after their team won the championship.
• The wedding guests reveled late into the night.
• He reveled in the attention he received after his performance.

Revet

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To face, pave, or line a slope or embankment with stone, concrete, or other material to prevent erosion.

Pronunciation (US): /rɪˈvɛt/

Pronunciation (UK): /rɪˈvɛt/

Origin and Usage: The word revet comes from the French word "revêtement" which means "covering" or "lining." It was first used in the 17th century to describe the process of facing or lining a slope or embankment with stone or other material to prevent erosion. The word is still commonly used in civil engineering and construction to describe this process.

Synonyms: face, pave, line, protect, reinforce

Related Words: event, fever, never, seven, sever

Example Sentences:

• The engineers decided to revet the slope to prevent erosion.
• They used concrete to revet the embankment.
• The revetment was designed to protect the road from landslides.
• The workers spent weeks revetting the steep slope.
• She watched as the construction crew began to revet the hillside.

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions: a theatrical production consisting typically of brief loosely connected often satirical skits, songs, and dances; a magazine or newspaper with a lively and entertaining style, typically including gossip and humorous articles

Pronunciations: (US) /rəˈvyo͞o/; (UK) /rɛˈvjuː/

Origin and Usage: The word "revue" originated from the French word "revue" which means "review." It was first used in English in the late 19th century to describe a type of theatrical entertainment that consisted of a series of short, often satirical skits, songs, and dances. Revues became popular in the early 20th century and were often performed in cabarets and music halls. In the mid-20th century, the term "revue" also came to be used to describe a type of magazine or newspaper that had a lively and entertaining style, typically including gossip and humorous articles.

Synonyms: none

Related Words: review, venue

Example Sentences:

• The local theater company is putting on a revue that showcases the best songs and dances from the past century.
• The latest issue of the entertainment revue features an exclusive interview with a famous actor.