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 Abdul-Jabbar also brought up Tubman, whose page with the National Park Service had to be restored, just as Robinson’s with the Department of Defense. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025 The memo, which the administration plans to send to Congress on April 28, will initiate a 45-day period in which the House and Senate can either approve the rescission or allow the money to be restored. Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025 Others remain hopeful for major recovery if the amounts of water diverted to farms and cities are reduced and wetlands kept dry by flood-control levees are restored. Alastair Bland | Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025 These habits can restore mitochondrial function and even reverse the course of some psychiatric conditions. Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for restore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restore
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  • The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication revives the signature bi-retrograde display and adds a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater for a full-on high-watchmaking spectacle. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Emergency crews were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.
    Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • There was no bigger stage for Lynch to return than at WrestleMania 41 in Allegiant Stadium.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Plus, an ambiguous Supreme Court ruling may have invited the Trump administration to refuse to try to return him.
    Taylor Wilson, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Despite the best efforts of major technology companies to replace them with passkeys, the humble password remains with us.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Here, golden grasslands replace waterfalls and the horizon seems to stretch forever.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • In 2022, the hotel reopened after a massive renovation, refreshing the 179 rooms and suites (but thankfully leaving the Mayfair’s eponymous garden untouched).
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
  • While Samsung is expected to refresh its foldables later this year, Motorola arguably holds the performance crown for now.
    Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • Sewell Avery, chairman of Montgomery Ward & Co., refused to renew a union contract on orders of the War Labor Board.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Meanwhile, tenants in the Independence Towers Tenant Union have renewed demands to meet with Ponnezhan.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • Overall, the lobby expansion is part of Destination CLT, a $4 billion initiative to renovate and expand the facility.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Renovations to historic Landreth Hall and Auditorium TCU also plans to renovate the Ed Landreth Hall and Auditorium along South University Drive and add classroom space to the building, which is expected to be complete at the start of the 2028-29 academic year.
    Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Restore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restore. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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