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 Words From

• resur·rector noun
• unres·ur·rected adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of resurrect¹

First recorded in 1765–75; back formation from resurrection

Example Sentences

Can San Francisco Giants icon Buster Posey resurrect the franchise and make it a real NL West threat to Andrew Friedman’s Dodgers?

From Los Angeles Times

One doctor said the current GP model is dying and that it will take more than just resources to resurrect it.

From BBC

Surprise-released by Nintendo earlier this fall for $100, its aim is arguably to resurrect a device of yesteryear.

From Los Angeles Times

In those circumstances, Trump is certain to resurrect his same post-2020 strategy of promoting conspiracy theories about “voter fraud,” which he is already has been doing.

From Salon

Can San Francisco Giants icon Buster Posey resurrect the franchise and make it a real NL West threat to Andrew Friedman’s Dodgers?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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