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resurrected

 

[ ˌrezəˈrektɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in religion

Restored to life or consciousness; reviving or reviving something that has been inactive, unused, or forgotten. This term is often used in the context of the resurrection of Jesus Christ in Christianity.

Synonyms

reawaken, rekindle, revive

Examples of usage

  • He believed that the ancient ritual would resurrect the spirits of the dead.
  • After being clinically dead for several minutes, the patient was successfully resurrected by the doctors.
  • The old theater has been resurrected and now hosts live performances once again.
Context #2 | Verb

in general

To bring back into use or popularity; to revive or restore something to its former state. This term can be used in various contexts, such as bringing back old traditions, reviving old trends, or renewing interest in a particular subject.

Synonyms

renew, restore, revive

Examples of usage

  • The fashion designer successfully resurrected the bell-bottom pants trend from the 70s.
  • The museum's new exhibit aims to resurrect interest in ancient civilizations.
  • The mayor's plan to resurrect the city's economy was met with mixed reactions.

Translations

Translations of the word "resurrected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ressuscitado

🇮🇳 पुनर्जीवित

🇩🇪 wiederauferstanden

🇮🇩 dihidupkan kembali

🇺🇦 воскреслий

🇵🇱 zmartwychwstały

🇯🇵 復活した (fukkatsu shita)

🇫🇷 ressuscité

🇪🇸 resucitado

🇹🇷 dirilmiş

🇰🇷 부활한 (buhwalhan)

🇸🇦 مبعوث للحياة (mab'uth lil'ḥayāh)

🇨🇿 vzkříšený

🇸🇰 vzkriesený

🇨🇳 复活的 (fùhuó de)

🇸🇮 oživel

🇮🇸 uppvakinn

🇰🇿 тірілген

🇬🇪 აღდგომილი (aghdgomili)

🇦🇿 dirilmiş

🇲🇽 resucitado

Etymology

The word 'resurrected' originated from the Latin word 'resurrectus', which is the past participle of 'resurgere', meaning 'to rise again'. The concept of resurrection has been a central theme in various religious beliefs and mythologies throughout history. The idea of being brought back to life or restored to a previous state has fascinated humans for centuries, inspiring numerous cultural and literary works. The term 'resurrected' continues to be used metaphorically to describe the revival or renewal of something in modern contexts.

See also: resurrect, resurrection.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,398, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.