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

Another question is whether the new Congress might try to resurrect what was dismantled. — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026

The movie centers on a young couple’s elopement which is hijacked by a death cult determined to resurrect the groom’s dead father. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

While there’s speculation that Republican lawmakers may attempt to resurrect the measure in the 2027 legislative session, one political expert doesn’t see that happening. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

While Los Angeles turned pink for Barbie, Atlanta resurrected the Old South for Scarlett O’Hara. — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 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