5 letter words starting with REVE

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.