revise
Translation
to revise, to amend, to edit
Examples
You should revise your essay for clarity.
You should revise your essay for clarity.
The company had to revise its sales forecast.
The company had to revise its sales forecast.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to change or correct (sth.) You should revise your essay for clarity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amend, edit, correct, update
Etymology
From 're-' (again) and 'vise' from Latin 'videre' (to see). It means 'to see again' in order to correct or improve.
Memory Tips
Think of it as having a 're-vision' for your work. You see it in a new way and make changes to improve it.