Definition of resurface
transitive verb
: to provide with a new or fresh surface resurface skin by dermabrasion
intransitive verb
: to come again to the surface (as of the water); broadly : reappear
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Examples of resurface in a Sentence
A few of the writer's journals have resurfaced.
His resentment toward her resurfaced.
The road needs to be resurfaced.
1833
First Known Use of resurface
1833
RESURFACE Defined for English Language Learners
resurface
playDefinition of resurface for English Language Learners
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: to rise to the surface again after being underwater or underground
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: to suddenly be found or appear again
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: to put a new surface on (something) : to refinish or repair the surface of (something)
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