restore

verb

re·store | \ ri-ˈstȯr

restored; restoring

Definition of restore

transitive verb

1 : give back, return

2 : to put or bring back into existence or use

3 : to bring back to or put back into a former or original state : renew

4 : to put again in possession of something

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renew, restore, refresh, renovate, rejuvenate mean to make like new. 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 restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss. restored a fine piece of furniture refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power. a refreshing drink renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding. the apartment has been entirely renovated rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance. the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits

Examples of restore in a Sentence

The police restored law and order. The government needs to restore confidence in the economy. an antique car that is being carefully restored

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So, what is Windy City Rehab about? Alison and her lead contractor, Donovan Eckhardt, restore historical properties in the Chicago area. — Megan Stein, Country Living, "Everything to Know About 'Windy City Rehab' and Its Host Alison Victoria," 9 Mar. 2019 Power was restored only briefly to parts of the capital on Friday afternoon before going out again. ... — Ryan Dube, WSJ, "Venezuela Blackout Plunges Millions Into Darkness," 8 Mar. 2019 The couple restored this stunning 19th-century farmhouse surrounded by 450 olive trees, orange groves, and a sprinkling of fig trees with a deep dedication to its Ibicenco legacy. — Elizabeth Wellington, Vogue, "For Authentic Ibiza, Visit in the Winter," 15 Feb. 2019 My number-one issue is restoring this government to the hands of the people. — Marie Claire, "One of These Women Could Be Our Next President," 21 Feb. 2019 In all, three dozen DeLoreans are scattered in and out of Wynne’s DMC headquarters, all in the midst of being repaired and restored to their former glory. — Matt Blitz, Popular Mechanics, "Inside the Car Company That's Resurrecting the DeLorean," 18 Jan. 2019 Raising that percentage even to 50 percent would help restore balance to the US as well as dampen political fights over immigration. — The Christian Science Monitor, "Mexico as a haven for asylum seekers," 11 July 2018 If this doesn't restore your faith in humanity, what will? — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "The Fyre Festival Caterer Who Lost Her Life Savings Has Received Over $160K in Donations," 22 Jan. 2019 But the cool kids are gravitating towards the quaint accommodation, like The Germantown Inn, a house built in 1865 restored into a chic, warm, home-away-from-home. — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "The 19 Best Places to Travel in 2019," 10 Jan. 2019

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