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

By the middle of summer, however, the genre had demonstrated a Voorhees-like ability to resurrect itself from the cinematic graveyard, delivering a run of surprising hits. —Chris Lee, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024

Surprise-released by Nintendo earlier this fall for $100, its aim is arguably to resurrect a device of yesteryear. —Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024

This isn’t the first time Cushing has been resurrected. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024

Maybe LaFleur doesn’t know that Favre resurrected a franchise in early 1990s that had been to the playoffs just twice in the 24 years prior to his arrival. —Rob Reischel, Forbes, 25 Oct. 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