Definitions

resurrect

[rez-uh-rekt] / ˌrɛz əˈrɛkt /

VERB

revive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

energize recover rejuvenate rekindle renew renovate restore resuscitate revitalize rouse

STRONG

animate arouse awaken brighten cheer comfort console encourage enkindle enliven exhilarate gladden inspirit invigorate overcome please quicken rally reactivate reanimate reawaken recondition refresh relieve repair revivify solace strengthen

WEAK

bounce back breathe new life into bring around bring to come around come to life make whole snap out of it spring up touch up wake up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy kill ruin

STRONG

agitate annoy bore damage deaden depress discourage dishearten dispirit dissuade disturb dull enervate hurt injure sadden trouble upset weaken worry

Example Sentences

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At one panel, aggressively titled “Will Data and Digital Resurrect TV?,” even Oprah favorite Dr. Oz got in on the action.

From The Verge • Oct. 3, 2017

The tiles, lettered in a rambling freehand style, read "Toynbee Idea / In Kubrick's 2001 / Resurrect Dead / On Planet Jupiter."

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2011

"Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles": Documentarian John Foy attempts to understand the many cryptic plaques embedded in street asphalt around the country in this Sundance award-winning film.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2011

Other top prizes went to John Foy, director of documentary "Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles," and to Sean Durkin for directing drama "Martha Marcy May Marlene."

From Reuters • Jan. 30, 2011

Resurrect the old S. I. A.?” Jack replied, and he stared at Rutley with amazement.

From An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West by Rice, Alfred Ernest

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