From Middle English restoren, through Old French restorer, from Latin restaurare, meaning to repair, rebuild, or renew.
Return to good condition
verb
repair
neutral
To repair or renew something so that it is close to an earlier, better, or original condition.
Examples
- Experts restored the faded painting over two years.
- We plan to restore the old house rather than replace it.
- Can this damaged photograph be restored?
- The mechanic is restoring a motorcycle from the 1960s.
- They did not restore the wooden doors until the roof was secure.
Similar words
Bring back into existence or use
verb
society
neutral
To make a situation, system, quality, service, or practice exist or operate again after it has been lost or interrupted.
Examples
- The agreement helped restore peace after years of conflict.
- Engineers restored power to most homes before dawn.
- Will the new policy restore public confidence?
- The museum has restored free admission on Fridays.
- One apology cannot instantly restore trust.
Similar words
reestablish
reinstate
revive
reintroduce
renew
return
Return someone to a former state or position
verb
health
neutral
To bring a person back to health, ability, a role, a rank, or another condition they had before.
Examples
- The treatment restored much of her hearing.
- A long rest restored him to health.
- The court restored her to her former position.
- Could surgery restore his sight?
- The election restored the civilian government to power.
Similar words
reinstate
rehabilitate
revive
heal
return
reestablish