Resurrect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Resurrect is a verb meaning (transitive) To raise from the dead; to bring life back to.
Meaning
(transitive) To raise from the dead; to bring life back to.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To rise from the dead; to return to life.
- (transitive) To restore to a working state.
- (transitive) To bring back to view or attention; to reinstate.
Example Sentences
Why resurrect the idea almost 25 years later?
Word Forms
- resurrects
- resurrecting
- resurrected
Synonyms for resurrect
Depending on context, synonyms include revive, raise, upraise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include raise, upraise, revive, resuscitate, reinvigorate, revitalise.
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