To revive (زندہ کرنا) means to 'bring back to life' (دوبارہ زندہ کرنا) or consciousness; to restore.

To revitalize (نئی جان ڈالنا) means to imbue something with new life and vitality. 'Regenerate' (دوبارہ پیدا کرنا) is a strong synonym.

A reversal (الٹ) is a change to an opposite direction or policy. A 'reversal of fortune' is a common phrase, meaning a change to a bad situation, or 'adversity' (مصیبت).

A reverie (خواب) is a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts. 'Daydream' (دن میں خواب دیکھنا) is a direct synonym. 'Awakening call' (بیدار کرنے کی کال) is 'reveille'.

To revel (خوشی منانا) in something means to 'enjoy' (لطف اندوز ہونا) oneself in a lively and noisy way, or to get great pleasure from a situation.

To reveal (ظاہر کرنا) means to make previously unknown information known to others. 'Disclose' (افشا کرنا) is a direct synonym. 'Hide' (چھپانا) is the antonym.

Retrospect (ماضی کا جائزہ) is a survey or 'review of past' (ماضی پر نظر ثانی) events or a period of time.

To retreat (پیچھے ہٹنا) means 'to move back' (پیچھے جانا) or withdraw, especially from an enemy or a difficult situation. 'To push forward' (آگے بڑھنا) is the antonym.

To retard (روکنا) means to 'slow' (سست کرنا) down or delay the development or progress of something. 'Stunt' (روکنا) is also a synonym, but 'slow' is the more general meaning.

Restitution (واپسی) is the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner. It is a form of 'repayment' (ادائیگی) or compensation.