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verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of restore

1 to bring back to a former condition or vigor
  • restored an old car
Synonyms of restore

freshen, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, repair, resuscitate, revitalize, revive
Words Related to restore

make over, overhaul, reclaim, recondition, reconstitute, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, remake, remodel, renovate

refill, replenish, resupply

modernize, update
2 to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
  • The maid restored the trophy to its proper place at the center of the shelf.
Synonyms of restore

replace, return
Words Related to restore

reconvey
Near Antonyms of restore

remove, take

Synonym Discussion of restore

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

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