Meaning of the word restore in English

What does restore mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

restore

US /rɪˈstɔːr/

UK /rɪˈstɔːr/

bring back (a previous right, practice, custom, or situation); reinstate.

Example:

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The government promised to restore peace and order.

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They want to restore the old traditions.

Synonym:

reinstate re-establish reintroduce revive resurrect

return (something stolen or lost) to its proper owner.

Example:

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The police managed to restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner.

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He worked hard to restore his good name after the scandal.

Synonym:

return give back hand back replace reinstall

repair or renovate (a building, work of art, etc.) so as to return it to its original condition.

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They hired experts to restore the old castle.

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The painting was carefully restored to its former glory.

Synonym:

repair renovate refurbish recondition rebuild