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resurrect

Posted on September 17, 2014September 16, 2014 by admin

re zə rekt

transitive verb

1. to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute.
In the Christian Bible story, Lazarus is resurrected four days after his death.
Attempts have been made to resurrect the denounced former leader recently.

2. to use, or call attention to, once again.
She resurrected her old soccer uniform for the team reunion.

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