review
/ɹɪˈvju/ verb B2- To survey; to look broadly over. · Before I tackle the question directly, I must briefly review historical approaches to the problem.
- To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review. · The critic reviews every new play in London.
- To look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.
- To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.
He/she/it reviews · Past reviewed · Past participle reviewed · -ing form reviewing
Verb forms
- Base form
- review
- He/she/it
- reviews
- Past
- reviewed
- Past participle
- reviewed
- -ing form
- reviewing
From the library
The crime was depicted in the most vivid colors; the former life of the prisoner, his transformation, a review of his life from the earliest period, were set forth with all the talent that a knowledge of human life could furnish to a mind like that of the procureur.
Her astonishment, as she reflected on what had passed, was increased by every review of it.
On the evening of the day on which Valentine had learned of the flight of Eugénie and the arrest of Benedetto,—Villefort having retired as well as Noirtier and d’Avrigny,—her thoughts wandered in a confused maze, alternately reviewing her own situation and the events she had just heard.
His character sunk on every review of it; and, as a punishment for him, as well as a possible advantage to Jane, she seriously hoped he might really soon marry Mr.
Other matches
Learn review in real texts
With a free account, hover any word in the library for its meaning, hear it read aloud, save words for review timed to your memory, and see how much of each book you already know.