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Meaning of 'restore'
Meaning of 'restore' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Restore 
[ n.]
- Restoration. [ n.]2. Restore [ v. t.]
- To bring back to its former state; to bring back from a
state of ruin, decay, disease, or the like; to repair; to renew; to
recover. [ v. t.]- To give or bring back, as that which has been lost., or taken away; to bring back to the owner; to replace.
- To renew; to reestablish; as, to restore harmony among those who are variance.
- To give in place of, or as satisfaction for.
- To make good; to make amends for.
- To bring back from a state of injury or decay, or from a changed condition; as, to restore a painting, statue, etc.
- To form a picture or model of, as of something lost or mutilated; as, to restore a ruined building, city, or the like.
Meaning of 'restore' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. restore [ v]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
- bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
Example in sentence:
- reestablish peace in the region;
- restore law and order;
- restore the emperor to the throne
Meaning (2):
- return to its original or usable and functioning condition
- return to its original or usable and functioning condition
Example in sentence:
- restore the forest to its original pristine condition
Meaning (3):
- give or bring back
- give or bring back
Example in sentence:
- Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner
Meaning (4):
- restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
- restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Example in sentence:
- Repair my shoes please;
- She repaired her TV set
Meaning (5):
- return to life; get or give new life or energy
- return to life; get or give new life or energy
Example in sentence:
- The week at the spa restored me
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