B2verb 2K

Restore

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈstɔː(r)/","/rɪˈstɔːz/","/rɪˈstɔːd/","/rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈstɔːr/","/rɪˈstɔːrz/","/rɪˈstɔːrd/","/rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Restore

to bring back a situation or feeling that existed before

In simple words: to bring something back to a better condition or position

Restore in a sentence

• The government plans to restore the historical building to its original design.
• After the accident, the doctors worked hard to restore her health.
• The artist was able to restore the painting to its former glory.
• To restore harmony in the group, we need to address the conflicts openly.
• They spent the summer working to restore the old car they found in the garage.

How to use Restore

Use 'restore' in contexts where something needs to be fixed or returned to its original state. Common in discussions about art, technology, and nature. Avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

restore + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'restored' painting looking fresh and new — restore means to make it look like new again.

Related words

Collocations with Restore

• quickly
• soon
• need to
• attempt to
• seek to
• to
• an attempt to restore something
• an effort to restore something
• be aimed at restoring something
• completely
• fully
• partially
• to
• newly restored
• recently restored
• restore something to its former glory

Synonyms for Restore

• reintroduce

Opposites of Restore

• deteriorate
• damage
• destroy

Common mistakes with Restore

• Confused with 'store' — they have different meanings.
• Used incorrectly with 'to' instead of 'to restore' — e.g., 'restore to health' instead of 'restore health.'

Frequently asked questions about Restore

What does Restore mean?

to bring something back to a better condition or position

What is the definition of Restore?

to bring back a situation or feeling that existed before

How do you use Restore in a sentence?

The government plans to restore the historical building to its original design.

Can you give another example of Restore?

After the accident, the doctors worked hard to restore her health.

What are synonyms for Restore?

Common alternatives include reintroduce.

What is the opposite of Restore?

Opposite meanings include deteriorate, damage, destroy.

What words go with Restore?

It commonly pairs with quickly, soon, need to, attempt to, seek to, to, an attempt to restore something, an effort to restore something, be aimed at restoring something, completely, fully, partially, to, newly restored, recently restored, restore something to its former glory.

What are common mistakes when using Restore?

Confused with 'store' — they have different meanings. Used incorrectly with 'to' instead of 'to restore' — e.g., 'restore to health' instead of 'restore health.'

How do you pronounce Restore?

US: /["/rɪˈstɔːr/","/rɪˈstɔːrz/","/rɪˈstɔːrd/","/rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈstɔː(r)/","/rɪˈstɔːz/","/rɪˈstɔːd/","/rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Restore?

Use 'restore' in contexts where something needs to be fixed or returned to its original state. Common in discussions about art, technology, and nature. Avoid in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Restore?

"Restore" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.