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Meaning & Definition of Restore in English

English

Restore

Pronunciation:

/rɪˈstɔːr/

Part of Speech:

verb

Meaning and Definition of Restore

1. Primary Definition

to bring back to a previous condition or state

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: To bring back or re-establish to a former condition or position.

    Example Sentence: The government plans to restore the old building.

  • Definition: To return something to its original state.

    Example Sentence: She worked hard to restore the antique furniture.

  • Definition: To put a person back in a position of power.

    Example Sentence: They were hoping to restore him to office after the election.

  • Definition: To regain or recover.

    Example Sentence: He managed to restore his health after a long illness.

Etymology

Origin: Middle French 'restaurer', from Latin 'restaurare', meaning 'to bring back to a state of restoration'.

Synonyms

return | reestablish | recover | repair | reinstate

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • restore order: To return a situation to its earlier, stable condition.
  • restore faith: To regain trust or confidence in someone or something.
  • restore balance: To return to a state of equilibrium.

Translations

  • Spanish: restaurar
  • French: restaurer
  • German: wiederherstellen
  • Russian: восстанавливать

Related Words

  • restoration: the act of restoring something to its original state.
  • restorative: having the ability to restore health or strength.

Slang Meanings of restore

  • Meaning: to bring something back into style or popularity

    Example Sentence: They decided to restore that fashion trend from the '90s.

  • Meaning: to fix or recover something from a bad situation

    Example Sentence: He managed to restore his reputation after the incident.