resurrect

[ rez-uh-rekt ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to raise from the dead; bring to life again.

  2. to bring back into use, practice, etc.: to resurrect an ancient custom.

verb (used without object)
  1. to rise from the dead.

Origin of resurrect

1
First recorded in 1765–75; back formation from resurrection

Other words from resurrect

  • res·ur·rec·tor, noun
  • un·res·ur·rect·ed, adjective

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How to use resurrect in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for resurrect

resurrect

/ (ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt) /


verb
  1. to rise or raise from the dead; bring or be brought back to life

  2. (tr) to bring back into use or activity; revive: to resurrect an ancient law

  1. (tr) to renew (one's hopes, etc)

  2. (tr) facetious (formerly) to exhume and steal (a body) from its grave, esp in order to sell it

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