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

Tanton resurrected these sentiments and dressed them in liberal arguments about sustainability.

From Salon

At first, buyers hoped the platform would be resurrected and reappear in some form.

From Salon

I had this idea of being a doctor breathing new life into older clothes or things I would find at the bottom of a pile, resurrecting them.

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

This part of the Essonne department was once famous for its “green gold”, but many cressonnières were abandoned from the 1970s and are only now being resurrected.

From BBC

Related Words

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