resurrect
[ rez-uh-rekt ]
/ ˌrɛz əˈrɛkt /
verb (used with object)
to raise from the dead; bring to life again.
to bring back into use, practice, etc.: to resurrect an ancient custom.
verb (used without object)
to rise from the dead.
Origin of resurrect
First recorded in 1765–75; back formation from
resurrection
OTHER WORDS FROM resurrect
res·ur·rec·tor, noun un·res·ur·rect·ed, adjectiveWords nearby resurrect
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British Dictionary definitions for resurrected
resurrect
/ (ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt) /
verb
to rise or raise from the dead; bring or be brought back to life
(tr)
to bring back into use or activity; revive
to resurrect an ancient law
(tr)
to renew (one's hopes, etc)
(tr) facetious
(formerly) to exhume and steal (a body) from its grave, esp in order to sell it