resurface

UK: /ˌriːˈsɜː.fɪs/ | US: /ˌriːˈsɜːr.fɪs/

Definition
  1. vi. to rise or appear again at the surface

  2. vt. to cover or renew the surface of something

Structure
re <again>surface <outer layer>
Etymology

The word "resurface" combines the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with the noun "surface" (from Old French sur "above" + face "face," ultimately Latin faciēs). The prefix implies repetition, while "surface" refers to the outermost layer. The verb emerged in the 19th century, logically extending to mean both "to reappear" (e.g., a diver resurfacing) and "to renew a physical surface" (e.g., resurfacing a road).

Examples
  1. The submarine will resurface after completing its mission.

  2. The city plans to resurface the highway next year.

  3. Old memories resurfaced during her visit to the childhood home.

  4. The swimmer took a deep breath before resurfacing.

  5. The contractor used asphalt to resurface the parking lot.