Synonyms of resurrect

resurrect

verb

ˌre-zə-ˈrekt 

as in to revive

to bring back to life, practice, or activity

attempts are being made to resurrect the stalled arms negotiations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revive
• renew
• reanimate
• rekindle
• revitalize
• resuscitate
• rejuvenate
• revivify
• regenerate
• restart
• recharge
• reactivate
• rewaken
• rewake
• jump-start
• kick-start
• reinvent
• refresh
• refreshen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kill
• suppress
• extinguish
• quench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of resurrect

There have been multiple attempts to resurrect the airship since its heyday at the start of the 20th century, often inspired by romantic visions of luxury travel. — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026

Jason Mast has an inside look at the new company, including its effort to resurrect treatments abandoned by pharma or left to gather frost in an academic freezer, often because there are too few patients for a company to generate profit. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 27 Oct. 2026

Dodge resurrected the Dart name for 2013 as a compact sedan meant to rival stalwarts like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Munyon's Paw-Paw, an alcoholic beverage dating to the early 1900s, has been resurrected by two longtime spirits industry veterans who stumbled upon its unusual history during a family outing. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026