resurrect

[ rez-uh-rekt ]

/ ˌrɛz əˈrɛkt /

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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.

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Origin of resurrect

First recorded in 1765–75; back formation from resurrection

OTHER WORDS FROM resurrect

res·ur·rec·tor, nounun·res·ur·rect·ed, adjective

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How to use resurrect in a sentence

In “The Last Million,” Nasaw has done a real service in resurrecting this history, but what’s often missing are the personal narratives of the individuals who lived through this period.
They survived World War II — but were left stranded in Germany|Steven Roberts|October 30, 2020|Washington Post
West Virginia political leaders, though, rushed to say they hoped it might be resurrected after business tycoon Warren Buffett bought some of the assets of Dominion Energy, the company behind the project.
West Virginians Were Promised an Economic Revival. It Hasn’t Happened Yet.|by Ken Ward Jr.|October 29, 2020|ProPublica
Scientists can even resurrect evidence of pathogens held in the preserved tissues of bat specimens in museums.
Why bat scientists are socially distancing from their subjects|Jerimiah Oetting|October 23, 2020|Science News
The government is resurrecting the Microsoft playbook because it worked last time — although the ultimate settlement was a win for Microsoft.
DOJ antitrust suit: Google uses contracts, market power to neutralize rivals|Greg Sterling|October 21, 2020|Search Engine Land

The latest system to be resurrected by the company is the ill-fated, but still well-thought-of TurboGrafx-16 or PC Engine.
Analogue takes on the TurboGrafx-16 with its Duo retro console|Devin Coldewey|October 16, 2020|TechCrunch
Will these resurrected animals be house-trained and know to exit the pearly gates before doing their business?
Sorry, Internet: Pope Francis Didn't Open Paradise to Pets|Candida Moss|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In fact, Transmormon closes not with Hayward, but her father saying that he would not be okay if she were resurrected as a man.
Thank God! To the Church, This Transgender Woman Is Just a Skank|Emily Shire|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The resurrected vampire graves in particular have created quite a spectacle.
Bulgaria’s Vampire Graveyards|Nina Strochlic|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This year, the show has even resurrected Eliot Ness, seen making a pompous speech to reporters about bringing Capone to justice.
'Boardwalk Empire' Left New Jersey and Lost Its Way|Allen Barra|September 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Witches have been resurrected this television season—even being called, gasp, the new vampires.
Lifetime’s ‘Witches of East End’ Is the Ultimate Witch Show|Anna Brand|November 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A small opening is left for him to breathe through; and at the end of twenty-four hours, he is carefully resurrected.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram
Osiris was also said to be born about the 25th of December; he suffered, died, and was resurrected.
The Necessity of Atheism|Dr. D.M. Brooks
From all over the civilized world came contributions in money for the resurrected city.
Ocean to Ocean on Horseback|Willard Glazier
Mr. Leverett set them to doing some amusing things he had resurrected from his own boyhood.
A Little Girl in Old Salem|Amanda Minnie Douglas
An uncomfortable variation of his dream of the resurrected first-floor crossed his mind.
Somehow Good|William de Morgan

British Dictionary definitions for resurrect

resurrect

/ (ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt) /

verb

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

(tr) to bring back into use or activity; reviveto resurrect an ancient law

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

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

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