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restore

res·tore

UK/ɹɪˈstɔː/ US/ɹɪˈstoɹ/ fairly common

verb

1.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

  • “restore the forest to its original pristine condition”
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2.

return to life; get or give new life or energy

  • “The week at the spa restored me”
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3.

give or bring back

  • “Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner”
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4.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

  • “She repaired her TV set”
  • “Repair my shoes please”
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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”
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Origin

From Middle English restoren, from Old French restorer, from Latin rēstaurāre. By surface analysis, re- + store.

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