restore

To restore is defined as to bring or put back to a former condition or to give back.

(verb)

An example of to restore is fixing up an old car to its original glory.

See restore in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb restored, restoring

to give back (something taken away, lost, etc.); make restitution of
to bring back to a former or normal condition, as by repairing, rebuilding, altering, etc.: to restore a building, painting, etc.
to put (a person) back in a place, position, rank, etc.: to restore a king to his throne
to bring back to health, strength, etc.
to bring back into being, use, etc.; reestablish: to restore order, a system of government, etc.

Origin: ME restoren < OFr restorer < L restaurare < re-, again + -staurare, to place, erect: see store

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See restore in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb re·stored, re·stor·ing, re·stores

To bring back into existence or use; reestablish: restore law and order.
To bring back to an original condition: restore a building. See Synonyms at revive.
To put (someone) back in a former position: restore the emperor to the throne.
To make restitution of; give back: restore the stolen funds.

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Origin: Middle English restoren

Origin: , from Old French restorer

Origin: , from Latin restaurāre; see stā- in Indo-European roots

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