resurrect
Translation
to resurrect, to revive, to bring back
Examples
They tried to resurrect the old tradition.
They tried to resurrect the old tradition.
The film resurrects a forgotten actor's career.
The film resurrects a forgotten actor's career.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to bring (sth.) back into use or existence. They tried to resurrect the old tradition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revive, restore, rejuvenate; Antonyms: destroy, kill
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (again) + 'surgere' (to rise). Literally 'to rise again'.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-' (again) and 'erect' (to build up). To build something up again, or bring it back to life.