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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With the recent closure of Taix and Cole’s, and the attempt to resurrect the Cinerama Dome, to name a few examples.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Some will say that it’s unrealistic to resurrect USAID, that it is never coming back, and that we need to adjust to the new reality.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

The military’s orders have left Groton with a high-stakes challenge: how to resurrect a bygone era of military might in a far-flung seaside town short on workers, homes and transit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

In the letter, the scouts also said they had tried to resurrect the trip after the money went missing, but it became financially unviable due to the exchange rates and cost of living factors.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

We will go back for Cedric and in doing so we will resurrect the world you saw, Scorpius .

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling

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