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restore

verb

rɪˈstɔːr

Meaning

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

to bring something back to its original or former condition

Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.

The art gallery plans to restore the old paintings.

reinstate, recover, revive, rebuild, renew, rehabilitate, repair, renovate, regenerate

Entry 1

reinstate, recover, revive, rebuild, renew, rehabilitate

Entry 2

revive, repair, renovate, regenerate

damage, destroy, ruin, demolish, deteriorate, worsen

Entry 1

damage, destroy, ruin, demolish, deteriorate, worsen

Entry 2

destroy, ruin, damage

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

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited

to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps

To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation