restores
|re-store-s|
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/rɪˈstɔrz/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈstɔːz/
(restore)
bring back
Etymology
'restore' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'restaurare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'staurare' meant 'to build.'
'restaurare' transformed into the Old French word 'restorer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'restore' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to build again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring back to a former condition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to bring back to a former condition, place, or position.
The museum restores old paintings to their original beauty.
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Verb 2
to give back or return something to its owner.
The police restored the stolen items to their rightful owners.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 08:28