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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

At the recent policy meeting, Lee resurrected the idea as a way to appeal to the country’s youth, which has grown more dissatisfied with him.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is of deep strategic and cultural significance to our nation as we aim to resurrect and revive ancient Indian maritime concepts and capabilities in all their forms."

From Barron's

It got eaten by machines and resurrected by station agents with near-mythical patience.

From Salon

The third came two months later, when lawmakers passed a bill that resurrected many elements of the previous one, but with a few new tweaks.

From Salon

There may be no better time for a schemer like Ashur to be resurrected from the underworld.

From Salon

resurrect

Example Sentences

Related Words