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- pronunciation:
- rih
stor
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
restores, restoring, restored |
| definition 1: |
to bring back into use or existence.
The new government took quick measures to restore order in the country.The successful knee surgery seemed to restore her youth.- synonyms:
- re-establish
- antonyms:
- annul, demolish
- similar words:
- condition, reconstitute, regenerate, reinstall, reinstate, reinstitute, replace, revive, right
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| definition 2: |
to return (something) to a former, normal, or original condition.
She buys antiques in poor condition and then restores them.Several weeks of rest restored him to health.
- synonyms:
- fix, recondition, repair
- antonyms:
- demolish, deteriorate, ruin
- similar words:
- mend, rebuild, reconstruct, refit, refurbish, regenerate, rehabilitate, remake, remedy, remodel, renew, renovate, retrieve, return, right, spruce
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| definition 3: |
to make healthy, sound, or vigorous.
I find that the long walks in the mountain air restore me.- synonyms:
- heal, revive
- antonyms:
- hurt
- similar words:
- brace, condition, cure, energize, recuperate, refresh, rehabilitate, reinvigorate, rejuvenate, remedy, resuscitate, revivify
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| definition 4: |
to give back (that which has been lost, removed, or stolen).
Excellent reviews for this new film have restored the director's reputation.The king forgave the baron and restored his title.The police restored the stolen property to its owner.- synonyms:
- replace, return
- antonyms:
- take
- similar words:
- reimburse, right
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| definition 5: |
to put back into a former rank or position.
The charges were dropped, and he was restored to captain.- synonyms:
- rehabilitate, reinstall, reinstate
- similar words:
- reestablish, reinstitute, replace, return
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| related words: |
comfort, crisp, doctor, fix, improve, overhaul, quicken, raise, recover, regenerate, repair, replenish, revive, service |
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| derivations: |
restorable (adj.), restorer (n.) |
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