resurrected

word · lemma: resurrect

Definition

Brought back to life after death, or made something active or important again after being gone or forgotten.

Usage & Nuances

Often used formally or in religious contexts, for example in reference to coming back to life; can also be used metaphorically for ideas or traditions made popular again. Common with 'be' as a passive verb: 'was resurrected'. Not common in casual speech.

Spanish: resucitar - revivirPortuguese (BR): ressuscitar - reviverPortuguese (PT): ressuscitar - reviverChinese (Simplified): 复活 - 使重现Chinese (Traditional): 復活 - 使重現Hindi: पुनर्जीवित करनाArabic: قام من الموت - أعاد إلى الحياةBengali: পুনরুত্থিত - পুনরুজ্জীবিতRussian: воскрешён - возрождёнJapanese: 蘇った - 復活したVietnamese: được hồi sinh - được phục hồiKorean: 부활된 - 다시 살아난Turkish: diriltilmiş - yeniden canlandırılmışUrdu: دوبارہ زندہ کیا گیا - دوبارہ بحال کیا گیاIndonesian: dihidupkan kembali - dibangkitkan

Example Sentences

Everyone thought the band was finished, but they resurrected their career with a new album.

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After being off the menu for years, the chef finally resurrected the classic dessert.

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The old church was resurrected after many years of neglect.

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Many believe that the hero was resurrected at the end of the story.

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The tradition was resurrected after decades of being forgotten.

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The director resurrected an old movie style for his latest film.

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