restore

Meaning

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

to bring something back to its original or former condition

Example Sentences

Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.

The art gallery plans to restore the old paintings.

Synonyms

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

Entry 1

reinstate, recover, revive, rebuild, renew, rehabilitate

Entry 2

revive, repair, renovate, regenerate

Antonyms

damage, destroy, ruin, demolish, deteriorate, worsen

Entry 1

damage, destroy, ruin, demolish, deteriorate, worsen

Entry 2

destroy, ruin, damage

Collocations

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