resurrect
UK: ˌrezəˈrekt | US: ˌrezəˈrekt
vt. to bring back to life; revive from death
vt. to restore to use, acceptance, or awareness; reintroduce
vi. to rise from the dead; return to life
resurrect = re<again> + sur<above> + rect<straight>
- re: Latin prefix meaning "again" or "back."
- sur: Derived from Latin sub- (under) and later influenced by super- (above), here implying "rising."
- rect: From Latin regere (to direct, make straight), suggesting restoration or correction.
Etymology Origin:
The word "resurrect" originates from Latin resurgere (to rise again), combining re- (again) and surgere (to rise). It entered English via ecclesiastical contexts, emphasizing Christ's rising from the dead. The morphemes reflect a literal "rising back to life" (sur + rect) and later broadened to metaphorical revival.
The ancient legend claims the wizard could resurrect the dead.
Scientists hope to resurrect extinct species using genetic technology.
The old tradition was resurrected during the cultural festival.
After years of neglect, the abandoned theater was resurrected as a community center.
The team resurrected their chances with a last-minute goal.