resurrect
word
Definition
To bring someone or something back to life, or make something active, important, or popular again.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in religious or historical contexts ('resurrect the dead'), but also in modern life for reviving ideas, traditions, or trends. Formal; rarely used in everyday conversation about normal actions. Common alternatives: 'revive', 'bring back'.
Example Sentences
Some stories say that a magic spell can resurrect the dead.
basic
The scientists tried to resurrect a rare plant that disappeared years ago.
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Movies sometimes resurrect old characters in new stories.
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After years of silence, the band decided to resurrect their classic sound.
natural
They're trying to resurrect an old festival that everyone used to love.
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Can we resurrect that old plan, or is it gone for good?
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