restore

[ri-stawr, -stohr] /rɪˈstɔr, -ˈstoʊr/

verb (used with object), restored, restoring.

to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish:

to restore order.

to bring back to a former, original, or normal condition, as a building, statue, or painting.

to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor.

to put back to a former place, or to a former position, rank, etc.:

to restore the king to his throne.

to give back; make return or restitution of (anything taken away or lost).

to reproduce or reconstruct (an ancient building, extinct animal, etc.) in the original state.

Origin

1250-1300; Middle English restoren < Old French restorer < Latin restaurāre; see re-, store

Related forms

restorable, adjective

restorableness, noun

restorer, noun

quasi-restored, adjective

self-restoring, adjective

unrestorable, adjective

unrestored, adjective

well-restored, adjective

Synonyms

2. mend. See renew. 4. replace, reinstate. 6. rebuild.

Examples from the web for restore

To put it simply: tax the rich, end the wars and restore honest and effective government for all.
His reputation depends not on how a vehicle arrives in his garage but on what he does to restore it to working condition.
On the contrary, his goal has been to restore both firms to health and then get out as quickly as possible.
Finally, they will generate a list of ways in which human beings can help restore and protect coral reefs.
New exhibit shows how technology helps to study and restore artwork.
We need to restore nature to be healthy, not bring more chemicals.
New walnut veneers restore period charm to the original kitchen cabinets.
The company can't say to what extent it will be able to restore any of its users' data.
Plus it would restore a measure of balance to the government.
The right investments could help restore the nation's economic strength and environmental sustainability.

British Dictionary definitions for restore

restore

/rɪˈstɔː/

verb (transitive)

to return (something, esp a work of art or building) to an original or former condition

to bring back to health, good spirits, etc

to return (something lost, stolen, etc) to its owner

to reintroduce or re-enforce: to restore discipline

to reconstruct (an extinct animal, former landscape, etc)

Derived Forms

restorable, adjective
restorableness, noun
restorer, noun

Word Origin

C13: from Old French, from Latin rēstaurāre to rebuild, from re- + -staurāre, as in instaurāre to renew

Word Origin and History for restore

c.1300, "to give back," also, "to build up again, repair," from Old French restorer, from Latin restaurare "repair, rebuild, renew," from re- "back, again" (see re-) + -staurare, as in instaurare "restore," from PIE *stau-ro-, from root *sta- "to stand, set down, make or be firm," with derivatives meaning "place or thing that is standing" (see stet). Related: Restored; restoring.