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 more striking, restoring this protein in older blood cells reversed several signs of cellular aging.

From Science Daily

We need to restore social norms that uphold dignity and tolerance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lucas Paqueta was deadly with the chance to restore West Ham's lead, but Joel Veltman bundled in from a corner on the hour mark.

From Barron's

Banished by the restored Bourbon monarchy, David went into exile in Brussels in January 1816.

From The Wall Street Journal

We all have work to do rebuilding trust and restoring civility.

From The Wall Street Journal