Resurrect

usgb/ˌrezəˈrekt/
verb

To bring back to life or bring back into use.

The fashion company plans to resurrect styles from the 1980s.
Visual representation of "resurrect" - To bring back to life or bring back into use

Often appears as...

  • resurrect plans
  • resurrect a project
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Figurative Use

Often used figuratively to describe the revitalization of anything outdated or inactive.

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They plan to resurrect the old theater as a new art space.
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Cultural Relevance

Applied in discussions about bringing back cultural or social practices.

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The community hopes to resurrect traditional festivals that had stopped.
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Not Literal

Does not mean physical life restoration outside religious contexts.

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The CEO's return aims to resurrect the company's innovative spirit.
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