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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Among them is Law Castle in West Kilbride, Ayrshire, a restored medieval tower house built as a wedding gift for the daughter of King James II of Scotland available for offers over £1m.

From BBC

The country's Central Bank has assessed a baseline scenario in which the war ends relatively soon and supply chains are restored.

From BBC

Four domains linked to the group were seized by the Department of Justice on March 19, but Handala was able to quickly restore their presence.

From Salon

"We are doing what we can to restore these services as quickly as possible."

From BBC

The UK's foreign minister Yvette Cooper urged a "swift resolution to this conflict that restores regional stability".

From Barron's

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