verb
resurrect
reh-zuh-REHKT
Resurrect (verb) means to bring someone back to life after death. Example: “Christians believe Jesus was resurrected on the third day.”
verb
1
To bring someone back to life after death.
"Christians believe Jesus was resurrected on the third day."
2
To bring back something that had been abandoned or forgotten.
"The studio resurrected the old franchise for a new generation."
How to use resurrect
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo bring back to life, or more loosely, to revive something that had died out.
Common pairings
resurrect an idea
resurrect a franchise
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- resurrects
- Past tense
- resurrected
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Etymology
From Latin resurgere, "to rise again," via the past participle stem resurrect-.
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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.
