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Definition of restore
restored
;restoring
restorer
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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
Recent Examples of restore from the Web
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Four restored historic South Shore Railroad Cars will be in operation during the event, and will depart the museum hourly.
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Mr. Trump has expressed doubt that Russia is trying to settle old scores in the region, or restore its past influence.
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The break in the 12-inch pipe forced crews to turn off water to Terminal B. Crews worked through the night to get the water restored.
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Here, guides wrap guests’ heads with traditional scarves — a necessary protection against the wind and sand everyone will face while being whisked across the undulating sand dunes in the company’s fleet of pristinely restored 1950s-era Range Rovers.
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A textile shop and stables are also now being rebuilt or restored.
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Walker believes the Hornets’ culture – the players and the coaching staff led by Steve Clifford – can restore Carter-Williams’ productivity.
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Donald Trump’s campaign painted a bleak portrait of America’s present, set against a bright, if monochromatic, vision of 1950s America restored.
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Pardons by the governor restore civil rights, such as the ability to vote, serve on a jury and own a gun.
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Origin and Etymology of restore
Middle English, from Anglo-French restorer, from Latin restaurare to renew, rebuild, alteration of instaurare to renew
Synonym Discussion of restore
RESTORE Defined for English Language Learners
restore
playDefinition of restore for English Language Learners
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: to give back (someone or something that was lost or taken) : to return (someone or something)
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: to put or bring (something) back into existence or use
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: to return (something) to an earlier or original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc.
RESTORE Defined for Kids
restore
playDefinition of restore for Students
restored
;restoring
1 : to put or bring back to an earlier or original state
2 : to put back into use or service Power has been restored.
3 : to give back Police restored the stolen car to its owner.
Medical Dictionary
restore
playMedical Definition of restore
restored
;restoring
: to bring back to or put back into a former or original state a tooth restored with an inlay
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