resurrecting
|res-ur-rect-ing|
/ˌrɛzəˈrɛktɪŋ/
(resurrect)
bring back to life
Etymology
'resurrect' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'resurgere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'surgere' meant 'to rise.'
'resurgere' transformed into the Old French word 'resurreccion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'resurrect' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to rise again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring back to life or use.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to bring someone back to life or consciousness.
The scientist was obsessed with the idea of resurrecting the extinct species.
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Verb 2
to bring back into use or practice.
The director is resurrecting an old play for the new season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42