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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"Chevron Australia is working to restore production at the Gorgon and Wheatstone gas facilities following production outages," Chevron said in a statement.

From Barron's

A smaller balance sheet, in his view and that of his supporters, would help restore discipline and reduce the central bank’s footprint.

From Barron's

Treasury yields declined amid cautious hopes that the U.S. and Iran could reach a deal that would restore the global flow of oil.

From The Wall Street Journal

At Amarapura's Nagayon Pagoda, a Buddha statue reduced to just two legs and hands on a pedestal has been fully restored, looking out with a serene gaze.

From Barron's

NS&I needed to "get on the front foot" to restore investor and savers' confidence, she added.

From BBC

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