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, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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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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