resurrect
to raise from the dead; bring to life again.
to bring back into use, practice, etc.: to resurrect an ancient custom.
to rise from the dead.
Origin of resurrect
1Other 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
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 PostWest 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 | ProPublicaScientists 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 NewsThe 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 LandThe 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 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 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 | THE DAILY BEASTThe resurrected vampire graves in particular have created quite a spectacle.
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 | THE DAILY BEASTWitches 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 | THE DAILY BEASTA 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. WigramOsiris was also said to be born about the 25th of December; he suffered, died, and was resurrected.
The Necessity of Atheism | Dr. D.M. BrooksFrom all over the civilized world came contributions in money for the resurrected city.
Ocean to Ocean on Horseback | Willard GlazierMr. Leverett set them to doing some amusing things he had resurrected from his own boyhood.
A Little Girl in Old Salem | Amanda Minnie DouglasAn uncomfortable variation of his dream of the resurrected first-floor crossed his mind.
Somehow Good | William de Morgan
British Dictionary definitions for resurrect
/ (ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt) /
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)
(tr) facetious (formerly) to exhume and steal (a body) from its grave, esp in order to sell it
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