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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

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King Charles will be addressing the US Congress in a bid to revive the special relationship and to restore support for the US and UK partnership.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The FDA approved the first-ever gene therapy to restore hearing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

SLB’s customers likely will invest in short-cycle projects in North America and Latin America as they restore production capacity in the Middle East, he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Despite some efforts, Congress has failed to enact legislation to protect data privacy, the use of sensitive data by AI systems or to restore the intent of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

“How much will pay them off and restore your credit?” asked Meg, taking out her purse.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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