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
to resurrect ((sth.)) to bring (sth.) back into use or existence The team hopes to resurrect its old winning formula.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revive, restore, rejuvenate, bring back; Antonyms: kill, destroy, bury
Etymology
From Latin 'resurrectus', past participle of 'resurgere' (to rise again), from 're-' (again) + 'surgere' (to rise).
Memory Tips
Connects to the religious concept of resurrection. Think of bringing something back from the 'dead' or from being forgotten.