🔧restore

verb
/rɪˈstɔː/

Meaning

to bring something back to its original or former condition
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.

Example Sentences

The art gallery plans to restore the old paintings.

Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.

Synonyms

revive, repair, renovate, regenerate, reinstate, recover, rebuild, renew, rehabilitate
Entry 1
revive, repair, renovate, regenerate
Entry 2
reinstate, recover, revive, rebuild, renew, rehabilitate

Antonyms

destroy, ruin, damage, demolish, deteriorate, worsen
Entry 1
destroy, ruin, damage
Entry 2
damage, destroy, ruin, demolish, deteriorate, worsen

Collocations

restore a building, restore health, restore a balance, restore the system

More Example Sentences

A mechanic repairs an old car in his small garage that has not been driven for years by replacing the worn-out engine parts and fixing the rusted body panels with tools he has collected over two decades so the owner can use it again to drive to work every morning instead of spending money on expensive public transport and eventually restore the car to its original condition as a weekend project.

Related Vocabularies

to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
To begin doing something; to commence.
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
to move steadily and continuously in a particular direction

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