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To put back to an earlier or original state. Also: Return.

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Used as a verb, listen here, it means: To put back to an earlier or original state. Also: Return. Used as a verb, listen here, it means: To again put away for safe-keeping.

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Usage examples (34)
  • restore the forest to its original pristine condition
  • restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner
  • Verb (used with object), : to restore order. ,to restore the king to his throne
  • Thus, the order that the rational reactionary seeks to preserve and/or restore is arbitrary.
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  • ''restore" is a heteronym, which means you may find it with different pronunciations and different meanings.
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