restorative
restorative
Definition
re·stora·tive (ri stôr′ə tiv)
adjective
- of restoration
- tending to restore or capable of restoring; esp., capable of restoring health, strength, consciousness, etc.
Etymology: ME restoratif < MFr < ML restaurativus
noun
something that restores; esp., something that restores to consciousness, as smelling salts
restorative
Synonyms
restorative
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- administer: Witness administered restoratives, and wanted to get a cab to take him home, but STEWARD would not let him.
- seek: This stretch of border land has consistently attracted artists commonly seeking restorative, often spiritual experience.
Adjective modifier
- great: M is for... MUSIC Music is a great restorative and popular leisure activity - take it easy on the country music tho.
- advanced: He is currently attending courses on advanced restorative, cosmetic and implant dentistry.
- excellent: Pines kernels have also been used as excellent restoratives after a long illness.
Modifies a noun
- dentistry: There are core curriculum modules, which include: * basic science * clinical science * research methodology * restorative dentistry.
- justice: There has been a massive upsurge in interest in the ideas of restorative justice in Northern Ireland over the past three or four years.
- caution: Thames Valley police has pioneered the restorative caution, with plans to extend it nationwide.
- dentist: Most restorative dentists have placed pressed ceramic crowns, and the esthetic success has been excellent ( 6 ).
- sleep: Lavender and insomnia Restorative sleep is a must for everyone.
- conference: You are also offered a restorative conference, which you choose to accept.
Modifying Another Word
- very: Just having an opportunity to spend a little time apart from your baby can be very restorative.
Noun used with modifier
- quality: Everything we make is spent on the provision or promotion of high quality restorative training and restorative practice.
Used with adjective complement
- deliver: There are plans to develop the panel as a way of delivering restorative Conditional Cautions.
Browse dictionary entries near restorative
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- restrain oneself
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