Restore meaning

What does “restore” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“restore” is a verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: return to its original or usable and functioning condition.

restore

return to its original or usable and functioning condition
“restore the forest to its original pristine condition”
Synonymsreconstruct
return to life; get or give new life or energy
“The week at the spa restored me”
Synonymsregenerate rejuvenate
give or bring back
“Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner”
Synonymsrestitute
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
“She repaired her TV set”
“Repair my shoes please”
Synonymsrepair mend fix bushel doctor furbish up touch on
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
“restore law and order”
“reestablish peace in the region”
Synonymsreinstate reestablish

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University