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 of resurrect

• revive
• renew

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

Also at the property is a winery where the near-extinct Dorona grape, resurrected by Gianluca Bisol of the Bisol prosecco family. —Jenn Rice, Vogue, 20 May 2026

Starling, a black-ops squad formed decades ago to take out terrorist plots that was ultimately shut down by Greer, has been resurrected for vengeful purposes by British war hero Liam Crown (Max Beesley). —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 May 2026

Surawut explained that Thailand has not been producing many martial arts action films recently, although that is the genre the country is known for internationally, and decided to resurrect it for a younger audience with a video gaming theme. —Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 May 2026

But how has Mando's iconic ship been resurrected from the dead? —Jeff Spry, Space.com, 19 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from resurrection

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for resurrect

• architect
• circumspect
• deselect
• dialect
• disconnect
• disinfect
• disrespect
• incorrect
• indirect
• intellect
• interject
• intersect

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