restore (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /rɪˈstɔːr/
Definition
To bring back to a former condition, place, or state of being, or to a state of health or good functioning.
Examples
The museum is dedicated to restoring old paintings to their former glory.
Doctors worked to restore the patient's breathing after the accident.
The government aims to restore public trust after the scandal.
How to Use restore
- restore to (prepositional phrase)
- To bring something or someone back to a previous condition or state. — "The aim is to restore the building to its original condition."
- restore oneself (reflexive verb)
- To regain one's strength or health. — "After a long illness, she needed time to restore herself."
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