Definition and meanings
- Restore in American English: to give back (something taken away, lost, etc.); make restitution of.
- Restore: to bring back to a former or normal condition, as by repairing or renovating.
Usage notes
- Commonly used when referring to returning an item or status to its previous state.
- Can imply both physical repair and symbolic return (e.g., restoring dignity, relationships).
Examples
- The museum restored the ancient statue to its original appearance.
- After the outage, crews worked to restore power to the affected neighborhoods.
- The old garden was restored to its former beauty.
Common phrases
- restore order
- restore confidence
- restore a property
See also
- restoration (noun)
- restorative (adj)
Author summary
A concise, plain-language outline of restore, focusing on returning items or conditions to their prior state, with examples and related terms.
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