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- pronunciation:
- rih
stor
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
restores, restoring, restored |
| definition 1: |
When somebody restores something, they bring it back into use or into existence. If it had disappeared or was lost, now it is back.
The excellent treatment that Mrs. Owens received in the hospital restored her health.The agreement between the two countries restored peace in the region.- synonyms:
- re-establish
- similar words:
- condition, replace
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| definition 2: |
If people restore something like an old house or old piece of furniture, they repair it and make it like it was before. They bring it back to its original condition.
The carpenter restored the old, broken cabinet and made it look brand-new.Jenny was very tired after a long walk, but the nap she took afterwards restored her.
- synonyms:
- fix, repair
- antonyms:
- ruin
- similar words:
- mend, remedy, return
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| related words: |
comfort, fix, repair, service |
| derivations: |
restorable (adj.), restorer (n.) |
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