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restoration

 

[ ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

of old buildings

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition; a repair or renovation.

Synonyms

refurbishment, renewal, renovation, repair

Examples of usage

  • The restoration of the historic cathedral took several years.
  • After the restoration of the old mansion, it looked stunning.
  • The restoration of the antique furniture was done with great care.
Context #2 | Noun

of peace or harmony

The act of bringing something back to a peaceful or harmonious state; the process of reinstating good relationships.

Synonyms

reconciliation, reconciliation, reestablishment, renewal

Examples of usage

  • The restoration of peace in the region was a long and difficult process.
  • The restoration of harmony among the team members improved productivity.
  • After the restoration of trust, the negotiations went more smoothly.
Context #3 | Noun

of art or cultural objects

The action of returning a work of art or cultural object to its original state or condition.

Synonyms

conservation, preservation, renewal, repair

Examples of usage

  • The restoration of the painting revealed hidden details and colors.
  • The restoration of the ancient artifact required delicate craftsmanship.
  • The restoration of the historical documents preserved their authenticity.

Translations

Translations of the word "restoration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restauração

🇮🇳 पुनर्स्थापन

🇩🇪 Wiederherstellung

🇮🇩 restorasi

🇺🇦 відновлення

🇵🇱 restauracja

🇯🇵 復元 (ふくげん)

🇫🇷 restauration

🇪🇸 restauración

🇹🇷 restorasyon

🇰🇷 복원 (bogwon)

🇸🇦 استعادة

🇨🇿 obnova

🇸🇰 obnova

🇨🇳 恢复 (huīfù)

🇸🇮 obnova

🇮🇸 endurreisn

🇰🇿 қалпына келтіру

🇬🇪 აღდგენა

🇦🇿 bərpa

🇲🇽 restauración

Etymology

The word 'restoration' comes from the Latin word 'restauratio', which means 'renewal' or 'restoration'. The concept of restoration has been important throughout history, whether in the restoration of old buildings, peace, art, or cultural objects. It involves bringing something back to its former state or condition, often with the goal of preserving its original beauty or significance.

See also: restorable, restorative, restored, restorer, restoring, unrestorable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,188, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.