rise from the dead
The phrase "rise from the dead" is often used in religious, idiomatic, and metaphorical contexts to describe revival or return to life.
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Definition
B2Religion
(literal, spiritual)To return to life after having died, often associated with religious resurrection.
Example
- According to Christian belief, Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion.
B2General
(figurative, idiomatic)To be revived or restored after a period of inactivity or decline.
Example
- The old tradition seemed to rise from the dead as people began celebrating it again.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rise from the dead":
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