restore — to bring back to a former or original condition
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to bring back to a former or original condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈstɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to restore my deleted game save, but now my character is wearing a pink tutu.
- The IT team restored the server after the coffee spill incident.
- They plan to restore the historic building to its former glory.
restore
VERB[/rɪˈstɔːr/]
to bring back to a former or original condition
Bringing back to original condition
The librarian restored the missing book to its shelf. (RETURN + STORE AGAIN = RESTORE → bring something back to where it belongs)
Restore what was lost, explore again, and discover more.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'restorer', derived from Latin 'restaurare' meaning 'to repair or renew', composed of the prefix 're-' (again) and 'staurare' (to set up or establish).
Breakdown
re- (again) + store (from Latin staurare, to set up) = restore (to bring back to original condition)
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📝Examples
“My mom tried to restore my deleted game save, but now my character is wearing a pink tutu.”
“The IT team restored the server after the coffee spill incident.”
“They plan to restore the historic building to its former glory.”
“The doctor said rest would restore my energy levels.”
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