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Britannica Dictionary definition of RESTORE
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1
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to give back (someone or something that was lost or taken)
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to return (someone or something)
— often + to
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The police restored the stolen purse to its owner.
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The police restored the lost child to her parents.
2
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to put or bring (something) back into existence or use
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Surgery will restore his hearing. [=surgery will let him hear again]
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The police restored law and order.
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The team's victory has restored a sense of pride to the community. [=the team's victory has made the community feel proud again]
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The government needs to restore confidence in the economy.
3
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to return (something) to an earlier or original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc.
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The crew is trying to restore the old house (to its original condition).
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He restores old paintings.
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an antique car that is being carefully restored
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newly/recently restored churches
4
a
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to bring (someone) back to an earlier and better condition
— usually + to
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Her care restored the child to health.
b
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to put (someone) back in a position
— usually + to
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His allies restored the king to the throne.
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The car is in restorable condition.
— restorer
noun, plural restorers [count]-
an art restorer
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a restorer of antique furniture
