resurrect
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for resurrect, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To bring someone back to life after death.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
How to use resurrect
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
resurrect an idea
resurrect a franchise
Etymology
From Latin resurgere, "to rise again," via the past participle stem resurrect-.
Full origin of resurrect →Frequently asked questions
What does “resurrect” mean?
The word “resurrect” means to bring someone back to life after death. In plain terms, to bring back to life, or more loosely, to revive something that had died out.
How do you pronounce “resurrect”?
“Resurrect” is pronounced reh-zuh-REHKT (/ɹɛzəˈɹɛkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “resurrect” in a sentence?
Here is “resurrect” used in a sentence: “Christians believe Jesus was resurrected on the third day.”
What part of speech is “resurrect”?
“Resurrect” is a verb.
Where does the word “resurrect” come from?
The word “resurrect” comes from Latin. From Latin resurgere, "to rise again," via the past participle stem resurrect-.
How many meanings does “resurrect” have?
“Resurrect” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bring someone back to life after death.
