restore

[ri-stawr, -stohr] / rɪˈstɔr, -ˈstoʊr /

VERB

fix, make new

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bring back build up improve modernize rebuild reconstruct recover reestablish refurbish rehabilitate reinforce reinstate renew renovate repair replace rescue revitalize revive strengthen

STRONG

cure heal mend reanimate recall recondition reconstitute redeem refresh reimpose reintroduce rejuvenate retouch revivify update

WEAK

make healthy make restitution reerect set to rights touch up win back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

damage decline destroy harm hurt injure kill ruin weaken

WEAK

break

VERB

give back

Synonyms

STRONGEST

replace return

WEAK

hand back put back send back

Antonyms

WEAK

break damage destroy hurt

Example Sentences

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Even if the war ends soon, it could take awhile to restore some energy supply.

From Barron's

This month, the State Department said it was restoring diplomatic ties with Venezuela in a sign of thawing relations after Maduro's ouster.

From Barron's

The researchers also found that the powder helped restore damaged enamel and dentin.

From Science Daily

"We will investigate the specific cases raised... where there are local issues, we focus on restoring normal service as quickly as possible and supporting customers."

From BBC

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