Also means
revive, bring back
Usage Note
Ressusciter is used in religious contexts (Christ's resurrection, la résurrection) and figuratively to mean bringing something back to life (ressusciter une tradition). The double s gives the 's' sound (no liaison issue). The related noun is résurrection (f).
Examples
"La légende dit que ce roi ressuscitera un jour."
Natural Translation
The legend says this king will one day rise again.
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