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Resurrect vs Resurface - What's the difference?

resurrect | resurface |

In transitive terms the difference between resurrect and resurface

is that resurrect is to bring to view or attention while resurface is to provide a new surface, to replace or remodel the surface of something, or to restore a surface. To put a new coating or finish on a surface.

resurrect

Verb

(en verb)
  • To raise from the dead, to bring life back to.
  • To re-use.
  • To bring to view or attention.
  • resurface

    English

    Verb

    (resurfac)
  • To come once again to the surface
  • To provide a new surface, to replace or remodel the surface of something, or to restore a surface. To put a new coating or finish on a surface.
  • To arise or become evident again. To re-occur or reappear.
  • (rare) To make something reappear.
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  • To come out of hiding or obscurity.