restore Antonyms

Meaning of restore

Wordnet

restore (v)

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

return to life; get or give new life or energy

give or bring back

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

bring back into original existence, use, function, or position

Webster

restore (v. t.)

To bring back to its former state; to bring back from a state of ruin, decay, disease, or the like; to repair; to renew; to recover.

To give or bring back, as that which has been lost., or taken away; to bring back to the owner; to replace.

To renew; to reestablish; as, to restore harmony among those who are variance.

To give in place of, or as satisfaction for.

To make good; to make amends for.

To bring back from a state of injury or decay, or from a changed condition; as, to restore a painting, statue, etc.

To form a picture or model of, as of something lost or mutilated; as, to restore a ruined building, city, or the like.

Webster

restore (n.)

Restoration.

restore Sentence Examples

  1. The ancient artifact was meticulously restored to its original glory.
  2. The devastated landscape was gradually restored to its former beauty.
  3. The crumbling facade of the building was painstakingly restored to its former grandeur.
  4. The backup plan restored confidence in the team after the setback.
  5. The restoration of the old farmhouse breathed new life into the property.
  6. The restoration of the historic church preserved a valuable piece of architectural heritage.
  7. The therapist's calming words restored hope in the client's heart.
  8. The restoration of the damaged painting required the expertise of a master conservator.
  9. The restoration of the ancient ruins allowed historians to gain insights into the past.
  10. The restoration of the family's heirloom brought back fond memories and a renewed sense of connection.

FAQs About the word restore

return to its original or usable and functioning condition, return to life; get or give new life or energy, give or bring back, restore by replacing a part or p

renew, recreate, refresh, renovate,revive, reconstitute, replenish, freshen, reclaim, revivify

take, take,remove, remove,

The ancient artifact was meticulously restored to its original glory.

The devastated landscape was gradually restored to its former beauty.

The crumbling facade of the building was painstakingly restored to its former grandeur.

The backup plan restored confidence in the team after the setback.