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

In a single year, he was named a first-team All-American, won the Heisman and beat his hometown team, the Miami Hurricanes, in the College Football Playoff National Championship en route to resurrecting Indiana’s football program. —Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026

Funny Or Die Approved—In partnership with The Stand Comedy Club, Funny Or Die is resurrecting their legendary live comedy legacy – think the spirit of the original epic Oddball Festivals, back, and blessed by the comedy gods themselves. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026

Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder star in the film, which tells the story of a torrid romance between a filmmaker tasked with resurrecting a tired horror franchise and its reclusive star. —Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026

Many an idea has come and gone – only to later get resurrected. —Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 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