restitute

[res-ti-toot, -tyoot]

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verb (used without object)

to make restitution.

verb (used with object)

to make restitution for.

to restore to a former state or position.

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Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin restitūtus, past participle of restituere to set up again, restore, equivalent to re- re- + -stitū-, variant stem of -stituere (combining form of statuere to set upright, derivative of stāre to stand) + -tus past participle suffix

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restitute
verb
1.	give or bring back; "Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner" [syn: restore]
2.	restore to a previous or better condition; "They renovated the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel" [syn: renovate]

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restitute

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