Words / B2

ri-STOR/rɪˈstɔː/

To restore is to bring something back to an earlier, better, or original state: restore a building / a painting / confidence / order, or restore to + state. Repair fixes damage; restore often implies returning character or function. Restoration is the noun; the verb is common in heritage, medicine (restore sight), and politics (restore calm).

Meaning

To bring something back to an earlier state.

Examples

• “They restored the old building.”
• “The charity aims to restore trust after the scandal.”
• “Engineers restored power later the same evening.”

Good to know

restore something to a state. repair = fix; restore = bring back. Noun: restoration.

Near in meaning

reinstate

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