Synonyms

resurrect

American

[rez-uh-rekt] / ˌrɛz əˈrɛkt /

verb (used with object)

to raise from the dead; bring to life again.
to bring back into use, practice, etc..

to resurrect an ancient custom.

verb (used without object)

to rise from the dead.

resurrect British

/ ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt /

verb

to rise or raise from the dead; bring or be brought back to life
(tr) to bring back into use or activity; revive

to resurrect an ancient law
(tr) to renew (one's hopes, etc)
facetious (tr) (formerly) to exhume and steal (a body) from its grave, esp in order to sell it

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Other Word Forms

resurrector noun
unresurrected adjective

Etymology

Origin of resurrect

First recorded in 1765–75; back formation from resurrection

Example Sentences

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While their friends seemingly destroy Vecna, Eleven's intervention to resurrect Max gives the villain a lifeline.

From BBC

But by the time Blanc struts in nearly 40 minutes into the film, we’ve forgotten we’ve been waiting for the franchise to resurrect its lead.

From Los Angeles Times

Walt Disney Co. likes to resurrect a famous Walt Disney quote saying that the empire was “started by a mouse.”

From Los Angeles Times

Hired last week, he is saddled with the task of resurrecting a broken franchise coming off a 43-119 campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal

Civil rights groups sued the following month, prompting the agency to resurrect the offices.

From Los Angeles Times

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