resurrect

verb

res·​ur·​rect ˌre-zə-ˈrekt 

resurrected; resurrecting; resurrects

transitive verb

1

: to raise from the dead

2

: to bring to view, attention, or use again

Synonyms

• reanimate
• recharge
• regenerate
• rejuvenate
• rekindle
• renew
• resuscitate
• revitalize
• revive
• revivify
• rewake
• rewaken

Examples of resurrect in a Sentence

The story is about a scientist who claimed that he could resurrect the dead.

He is trying to resurrect his acting career.

an old government program that is being resurrected

Recent Examples on the Web

This could resurrect old flames from the dead, as well as lead to unexpected dalliances with the biggest rake in town. —Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024

After more than 40 years of silence, the legendary Port Ellen Distillery was resurrected in March 2024—blending its storied past with state-of-the-art innovation. —Jenn Rice, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

Other music scenes around the country have been resurrected and romanticized — most notably the one centered around Laurel Canyon in L.A. —David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024

In 2003, Mark Pagel and Walter Bodmer resurrected and refined a theory that had been around in one form or another since Darwin. —Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from resurrection

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

resurrect

verb

res·​ur·​rect ˌrez-ə-ˈrekt 

1

: to raise from the dead : bring back to life

2

: to bring to attention or into use again