Review for Meaning in English
expression
ˌɹivˈju/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ree-VYOO for, fer, furr
ɹɪˈvjuː/ /fˈɔː
ri-VYOO faw
Definition
To look over information again in order to prepare for something, usually an exam, meeting, or important event.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in academic contexts, especially with 'review for a test/exam.' Often not used for informal events. Can also refer to preparing notes or materials. Don't confuse with 'review' meaning 'give feedback.'
Spanish: repasar para - revisar paraPortuguese (BR): revisar para - estudar paraPortuguese (PT): revisar para - estudar paraChinese (Simplified): 为……复习Chinese (Traditional): 為……複習Hindi: के लिए पुनरावलोकन करना - के लिए तैयारी करनाArabic: يذاكر من أجل - يراجع لِـBengali: জন্য পুনরায় দেখুন - জন্য প্রস্তুতি নেওয়াRussian: повторять для - готовиться кJapanese: 〜のために復習するVietnamese: ôn tập choKorean: ~을 위해 복습하다Turkish: ... için gözden geçirmek - ... için tekrar etmekUrdu: کے لیے دہرائی کرناIndonesian: ulangi pelajaran untuk - belajar ulang untuk
Example Sentences
I need to review for my math test tonight.
basic
She likes to review for big presentations ahead of time.
basic
We always review for the final exams together.
basic
Are you going to review for tomorrow's pop quiz?
natural
I forgot to review for the meeting, so I felt unprepared.
natural
Let's review for the science quiz together after lunch.
natural