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restore

Definition

  • verb: to give back (someone or something that was lost or taken)
  • verb: to put or bring back into existence or use
  • often + 'to'
  • synonyms: give back, return, renew

Examples

  • The team's victory has 'restored' a sense of pride to the community. [=the team's victory has made the community feel proud again]

  • The crew is trying to 'restore' the old house (to its original condition).

  • Surgery will 'restore' his hearing. [=surgery will let him hear again]

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