Vocabulary Entry

lazarus

|noun • verb

noun

A reference to a biblical figure who was raised from the dead by Jesus; often used metaphorically to denote a revival or resurrection.

Example Sentences

"The story of Lazarus is well-known in Christian tradition."

"They dubbed the project a 'Lazarus initiative' because it aimed to bring new life to the abandoned buildings."

"The team's comeback in the final minutes of the game felt like a modern-day Lazarus story."

verb

Example Sentences

"The documentary aims to lazarus forgotten traditions of the community."

"He hoped to lazarus interest in the old art form with his new exhibition."

"Their new marketing strategy helped lazarus sales that had been declining for years."