resurrect

[rez-uh-rekt]

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.

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

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

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

Other Word Forms

• resurrector noun
• unresurrected adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of resurrect¹

First recorded in 1765–75; back formation from resurrection

Example Sentences

On Symmetry he even resurrects Shape Of You's analogy of two bodies pulling together like magnets.

From BBC

He managed only four league appearances in his final three seasons with the club, and was unable to resurrect his career in a loan spell at Leicester.

From BBC

Swifties are also digging through the archives, resurrecting old snapshots of loaves past.

From Salon

Together, they’re trying to resurrect a University program that was down to less than 25 players three years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Now Scotland's first ever outdoor skatepark is to be resurrected by a team of archaeologists hoping to preserve the site's legacy.

From BBC

Related Words

• energize 
• recover 
• rejuvenate 
• rekindle 
• renew 
• renovate 
• restore 
• resuscitate 
• revitalize 
• rouse