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resurrect vs restore

restore vs resurrect

resurrect and restore both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
resurrect No No Yes No
restore No No Yes No
As verbs, restore is a hypernym of resurrect; that is, restore is a word with a broader meaning than resurrect:
  • resurrect: restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state
  • restore: get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate
Other hypernyms of resurrect include regenerate, rejuvenate.
resurrect (verb) restore (verb)
cause to become alive again get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate
return from the dead restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state give or bring back
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
Difference between resurrect and restore

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