Meaning & Definition of Restore in English
English⟶
Restore
/rɪstɔr/
verb
1. Return to its original or usable and functioning condition
- "Restore the forest to its original pristine condition"
synonym:
- restore,
- reconstruct
2. Return to life
- Get or give new life or energy
- "The week at the spa restored me"
synonym:
- regenerate,
- restore,
- rejuvenate
3. Give or bring back
- "Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner"
synonym:
- restore,
- restitute
4. Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
- "She repaired her tv set"
- "Repair my shoes please"
synonym:
- repair,
- mend,
- fix,
- bushel,
- doctor,
- furbish up,
- restore,
- touch on
5. Bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
- "Restore law and order"
- "Reestablish peace in the region"
- "Restore the emperor to the throne"
synonym:
- restore,
- reinstate,
- reestablish
Examples of using
Do you know an artist who can restore this old picture for me?
They had to call the police to restore order.