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

Recent Examples on the Web

In Florida, a law restoring voting rights to 1.4 million people with felony convictions went into effect earlier this year. — Lucy Diavolo, Teen Vogue, "AOC Backed Up Bernie Sanders on Voting Rights for People With Felony Convictions," 26 Apr. 2019 Regardless, the Notre-Dame—which was completed in the 1200s and restored through many instances of destruction—is an emblem of French culture and beyond, leaving many in complete sorrow. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Catches Fire," 15 Apr. 2019 But Mortal Kombat 11 is playing fast-and-loose with the timelines, and that includes resurrecting or at least restoring Kabal. — Hayden Dingman, PCWorld, "This week in games: The film Groundhog Day gets a VR sequel, Creative Assembly teases a new shooter," 8 Feb. 2019 That house is the Lauck House, and it’s recently been refreshed by a family of architects, who restored Breuer’s design to its original glory. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Marcel Breuer’s 1950 Lauck House restored to its original glory," 21 Dec. 2018 Miyake said Phan should be sent to a hospital for four months to have his competency restored. — Washington Post, "Judge finds man accused of mailing explosives incompetent," 12 July 2018 The Legislature can then accept the change or restore their preferred language before sending it back to the executive chamber. — Joshua Miller And Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, "Mass. Legislature could strengthen Charlie Baker’s hand with budget delay," 12 July 2018 Eventually, someone will come along and restore a measure of decorum to politics, sparing voters the inside peek at their trips to the dentist or the fridge. — Karl Rove, WSJ, "The Weirdness of American Politics," 23 Jan. 2019 The United Arab Emirates reopened its embassy in Damascus last year, and other Arab states have voiced support for restoring relations. — Bouazza Bin Bouazza, The Seattle Times, "Arab League rejects Trump’s Israel policies at annual summit," 31 Mar. 2019

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