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]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Sharon. Sharon, look at me. Look at me. Don't be afraid. It's okay, it's okay. Your mama's coming. Once again we are called upon to restore innocence. We burn this witch. We vanquish evil. No. You can't. You can't. - Don't let her say this! No! - We burn the child! (..)
    2006 Silent Hill
  • (..) What does she mean, Mommy? You're weak, my dear sister. You always were. Trust us, Dahlia. Have faith in our virtue. We will restore innocence. They had met many times since the town was built... ... and you were very good at following my clues. You may leave, Dahlia. (..)
    2006 Silent Hill