Meaning & Definition of Restore in English
Restore
Pronunciation:
/rɪˈstɔːr/Part of Speech:
verbMeaning 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
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.