restored; restoring
2
: to put or bring back into existence or use
3
: to bring back to or put back into a former or original state : renew
4
: to put again in possession of something
restorer
noun
Synonyms
Examples of restore in a Sentence
The police restored law and order.
The government needs to restore confidence in the economy.
an antique car that is being carefully restored
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Although protections were restored after a court struck down the decision, the ruling was appealed this year.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
It was last used more than 30 years ago, in 1992, when California’s governor requested federal reinforcement to restore order during the Los Angeles riots.
—Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Overall, €846 million ($891 million) were raised in donations from 340,000 donors in 150 countries, with the extra funds used to restore other monuments.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
As the situation unfolds, the FDP faces increasing pressure to restore its credibility ahead of the election.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Restore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restore. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
restore
verb
re·store
ri-ˈstō(ə)r 
-ˈstȯ(ə)r
restored; restoring
1
: return entry 1 sense 5
restored the purse to its owner
2
: to put or bring back into existence or use
restore harmony after an argument
3
: to bring back to or put back into an earlier or original state
restore an old house
4
: to put again in possession of something
restore the king to the throne
restorable
adjective
-ˈstōr-ə-bəl
-ˈstȯr-
restorer
noun
Medical Definition
restore
transitive verb
re·store
ri-ˈstō(ə)r, -ˈstȯ(ə)r
restored; restoring
: to bring back to or put back into a former or original state
a tooth restored with an inlay
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