- to raise from the dead; bring to life again.
- to bring back into use, practice, etc.: to resurrect an ancient custom.
- to rise from the dead.
- to rise or raise from the dead; bring or be brought back to life
- to bring back into use or activity; revive
- to renew (one's hopes, etc)
- (formerly) to exhume and steal (a body) from its grave, esp in order to sell it
