Synonyms of restores

restores

verb

present tense third-person singular of restore

1

as in revives

to bring back to a former condition or vigor

restore an old car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revives
• recreates
• refreshes
• renews
• renovates
• replenishes
• regenerates
• revitalizes
• rejuvenates
• freshens
• repairs
• resuscitates
• recharges
• redevelops
• revivifies
• refurbishes
• reclaims
• reconstitutes
• rehabilitates
• reconditions
• remodels
• overhauls
• redesigns
• refreshens
• redoes
• refills
• modernizes
• reengineers
• remakes
• updates
• makes over
• rehabs
• resupplies

2

as in returns

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

• returns
• replaces
• reconveys

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• takes
• removes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of restores

This restores a portion of their old fortune to Magdalen as well (from her deceased husband Noel), ending the Vanstones’ tribulations for good. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Over time and used consistently, the cocktail gradually restores hair’s natural body, while there are immediate effects, too. — Nadine Solano, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Her husband was immediately sold on the property, while Lauren, a Realtor of 21 years who also restores homes with her husband, needed more convincing after realizing how much work lay ahead. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026

In a hurry, a fast ten-minute quick charge restores two hours of playtime to keep the vibes going. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

This one includes keratin A18 which restores damaged hair, protects from UV damage, and even protects from heat up to 446 degrees. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Those may be symptoms to manage, but unless leadership restores the core value proposition, the company risks moving into stage 4, grasping for salvation, chasing tactical fixes while the flywheel continues to lose more momentum. — Clifford Hudson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Paul Breitner, West Germany vs Italy, 1982 All in vain, but Breitner restores some German pride with a tidy, low volley on the turn after Italy fail to clear a corner. — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Kansas Appleseed, Loud Light and the Disability Rights Center of Kansas sued over the repeal of the grace period and Douglas County District Court Judge Carl Folsom granted an injunction that halts the new law and restores the grace period. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026