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restore

 

[ rɪˈstɔːr ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

data recovery

To bring back to a former or original condition; to repair or renew.

Synonyms

recover, renew, repair

Examples of usage

  • The company was able to restore all the lost files from the backup.
  • She worked hard to restore the old painting to its original beauty.
Context #2 | Noun

historical preservation

A process of returning something to its original condition; the act of restoring or bringing back something lost or stolen.

Synonyms

reconstruction, recovery, renewal

Examples of usage

  • The restoration of the ancient artifact was a delicate process.
  • He dedicated himself to the restoration of the historic building.

Translations

Translations of the word "restore" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restaurar

🇮🇳 पुनर्स्थापित करना

🇩🇪 wiederherstellen

🇮🇩 memulihkan

🇺🇦 відновлювати

🇵🇱 przywracać

🇯🇵 復元する (ふくげんする)

🇫🇷 restaurer

🇪🇸 restaurar

🇹🇷 geri yüklemek

🇰🇷 복원하다 (bogwonhada)

🇸🇦 استعادة

🇨🇿 obnovit

🇸🇰 obnoviť

🇨🇳 恢复 (huīfù)

🇸🇮 obnoviti

🇮🇸 endurheimta

🇰🇿 қалпына келтіру

🇬🇪 აღდგენა

🇦🇿 bərpa etmək

🇲🇽 restaurar

Etymology

The word 'restore' originates from the Latin word 'restaurare', meaning 'to renew' or 'to rebuild'. The concept of restoration has been significant throughout history, particularly in the fields of art, architecture, and ecology. It embodies the idea of returning something to its former glory or original state, often through careful and deliberate efforts.

See also: megastore, storage, store, stored, storehouse, storeroom, storing, superstore.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,264, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.