restore

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as in to return
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place restored the trophy to its proper place at the center of the shelf

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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How does the verb restore differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of restore are refresh, rejuvenate, renew, and renovate. While all these words mean "to make like new," restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss.

restored a fine piece of furniture

When would refresh be a good substitute for restore?

The words refresh and restore are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power.

a refreshing drink

When is rejuvenate a more appropriate choice than restore?

While the synonyms rejuvenate and restore are close in meaning, rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance.

the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits

When might renew be a better fit than restore?

The words renew and restore can be used in similar contexts, but renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new.

efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle

When is it sensible to use renovate instead of restore?

The meanings of renovate and restore largely overlap; however, renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding.

the apartment has been entirely renovated

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of restore Abdul-Jabbar also brought up Tubman, whose page with the National Park Service had to be restored, just as Robinson’s with the Department of Defense. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025 The memo, which the administration plans to send to Congress on April 28, will initiate a 45-day period in which the House and Senate can either approve the rescission or allow the money to be restored. Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025 Others remain hopeful for major recovery if the amounts of water diverted to farms and cities are reduced and wetlands kept dry by flood-control levees are restored. Alastair Bland | Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025 These habits can restore mitochondrial function and even reverse the course of some psychiatric conditions. Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for restore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restore
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  • Carr, Trump's pick to lead the FCC, revived the complaint shortly after taking over.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Alessandro Michele revived this low-top, lace-up style in 2020, adding an archival label from the ’70s on the tongue, and keeping the textured GG sole, as well.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In January, a man returned home to South Australia from a trip to New Zealand to find an eastern brown snake had taken up residence in his house.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • District court judges separately ruled in favor of Wilcox and Harris, finding their removals were unlawful and returning them to their roles.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • After four races, the reigning world champion accounts for all but two of Red Bull’s 71 points, with Yuki Tsunoda, who replaced Liam Lawson after the Chinese Grand Prix, scoring the other two on Sunday.
    Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Jones, 46, whose father, Emil Jones Jr., led the state Senate for years before orchestrating to have his son replace him in 2009, is charged with bribery, use of an interstate facility to solicit bribery and lying to federal agents.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Celsius Hydration Feel refreshed and revitalized with Celsius Hydration caffeine-free hydration packets.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Golf odds from BetOnline and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on futures, props and live betting.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • This gets you a one-year temporary residence permit that can be renewed annually.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Big advances in artificial intelligence have renewed some scientists’ dream of eventually understanding what dolphins are saying.
    Melissa Hobson, Scientific American, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Overall, the lobby expansion is part of Destination CLT, a $4 billion initiative to renovate and expand the facility.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Renovations to historic Landreth Hall and Auditorium TCU also plans to renovate the Ed Landreth Hall and Auditorium along South University Drive and add classroom space to the building, which is expected to be complete at the start of the 2028-29 academic year.
    Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Restore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restore. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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