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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
re·store       [ri-stawr, -stohr] Pronunciation Key
–verb (used with object), -stored, -stor·ing.
1.to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order.
2.to bring back to a former, original, or normal condition, as a building, statue, or painting.
3.to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor.
4.to put back to a former place, or to a former position, rank, etc.: to restore the king to his throne.
5.to give back; make return or restitution of (anything taken away or lost).
6.to reproduce or reconstruct (an ancient building, extinct animal, etc.) in the original state.

[Origin: 1250–1300; ME restoren < OF restorer < L restaurāre; see re-, store]

re·stor·a·ble, adjective
re·stor·a·ble·ness, noun
re·stor·er, noun

2. mend. See renew. 4. replace, reinstate. 6. rebuild.
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re·store       (rĭ-stôr', -stōr')  Pronunciation Key 
tr.v.   re·stored, re·stor·ing, re·stores
  1. To bring back into existence or use; reestablish: restore law and order.
  2. To bring back to an original condition: restore a building. See Synonyms at revive.
  3. To put (someone) back in a former position: restore the emperor to the throne.
  4. To make restitution of; give back: restore the stolen funds.


[Middle English restoren, from Old French restorer, from Latin restaurāre; see stā- in Indo-European roots.]

re·stor'er n.
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