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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In these cases, bone tissue transplantation is often necessary to restore structure and function.

From Science Daily

A new genomic study of koala populations in Australia suggests that rapid population growth may help restore genetic variation that was lost during past declines.

From Science Daily

They increase the organ's ability to store backup energy and restore the activity of cellular systems that break down harmful waste.

From Science Daily

The two countries restored diplomatic relations on Thursday.

From BBC

Power has since been restored to most households.

From Barron's

restore

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