restore

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as in to return
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place restored the trophy to its proper place at the center of the shelf

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb restore differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of restore are refresh, rejuvenate, renew, and renovate. While all these words mean "to make like new," restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss.

restored a fine piece of furniture

When would refresh be a good substitute for restore?

The words refresh and restore are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power.

a refreshing drink

When is rejuvenate a more appropriate choice than restore?

While the synonyms rejuvenate and restore are close in meaning, rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance.

the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits

When might renew be a better fit than restore?

The words renew and restore can be used in similar contexts, but renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new.

efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle

When is it sensible to use renovate instead of restore?

The meanings of renovate and restore largely overlap; however, renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding.

the apartment has been entirely renovated

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of restore After a dip in the backyard pool or the swimming pond, head over to the converted barn, which has been fully restored and includes entertainment and fitness areas, plus a two-bedroom guest apartment. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 July 2025 While her landlord is already working to restore the building, removing mud and bleaching the structure down to its studs, questions remain about insurance coverage and future flood risks. ABC News, 9 July 2025 The military wouldn’t follow his orders to restore order. Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025 The supplementation of vitamin B12 and iron helps restore the most common deficiencies in AG. Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for restore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restore
Verb
  • Other small towns and villages across Italy have offered houses for as little as €1 to revive shrinking communities.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Starbucks is bulking up staffing as Niccol pushes to revive sales in part by speeding up service.
    Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Doubs suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 9, though, and didn’t return for six weeks.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • However, a routine scan in March 2025 revealed that the tumor was returning.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 1 July 2025
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  • More than a month later, UF has yet to announce a plan to replace interim President Fuchs, whose contract ends July 31.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
  • Andrew Vorhees is the clear favorite to replace Patrick Mekari at left guard and Nate Wiggins will be a Day 1 starter at outside corner in place of Brandon Stephens.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Instant classic duets, traditional story songs that felt refreshed and revived, plus crowds shrieking at heartthrobs and roars of approval at the celebration of traditional values of faith, family and freedom dominated the day.
    Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • Sheila Huff asked me to refresh her memories about old blues and jazz clubs.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • Top Kansas lawmakers renewed a massive incentive offer for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals on Monday, reaffirming their desire to poach one or both teams from Missouri.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
  • The dark comedy, which stars Gary Oldman as the head of a group of British intelligence agents, was renewed for Season 6 in October 2024.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • The partners spent a year and a half renovating the antiquated 5,500-square-foot space from top to bottom to create the ambiance of a welcoming Mediterranean island villa.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • In addition to the new sterile fly facilities, the USDA also announced $21 million plans to renovate an old fly factory in Mexico by late 2025.
    Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 9 July 2025

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“Restore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restore. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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