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Resurrect - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

To resurrect means to bring something back to life or revive it after it had ended or disappeared. It is often used in religious contexts or metaphorically for ideas, traditions, or projects.

resurrect

/ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/ /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

Definition:

To bring back to life or revive from death or inactivity.

Synonyms:

revive, restore, reanimate, rejuvenate

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

kill, destroy

Common Collocations:

resurrect hope, resurrect a tradition, resurrect an idea

Derivatives:

resurrection, resurrector, resurrected

Usage Tips:

Use "resurrect" for reviving something abandoned or seemingly lost, not just physical revival.

Common Phrases:

rise from the dead, breathe new life into, back from the brink

Etymology:

From Latin "resurgere," meaning "rise again," via Old French and Middle English.

Examples:

  • 1. The scientist hopes to resurrect extinct species using DNA technology.
  • 2. The old theater was resurrected as a vibrant cultural center.
  • 3. She tried to resurrect their friendship after years of silence.
  • 4. Legends say the hero will resurrect in times of great need.

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