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Resurrect
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res·ur·rect
/
ˌrɛz
əˈrɛkt
/
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[
rez-
uh
-
rekt
]
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verb (used with object)
1.
to raise from the dead; bring to life again.
2.
to bring back into use, practice, etc.:
to resurrect an ancient custom.
verb (used without object)
3.
to rise from the dead.
Origin:
1765–75;
back formation from
resurrection
Related forms
res·ur·rec·tor,
noun
un·res·ur·rect·ed,
adjective
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resurrect
(ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt)
—
vb
1.
to rise or raise from the dead; bring or be brought back to life
2.
(
tr
) to bring back into use or activity; revive:
to resurrect an ancient law
3.
(
tr
) to renew (one's hopes, etc)
4.
facetious
(
tr
) (formerly) to exhume and steal (a body) from its grave, esp in order to sell it
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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