restore

verb B2

Meaning

To restore means to bring something back to its original condition or to return it to a previous state.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "restore" with "reinstate," which implies returning someone to a position rather than fixing something.

Example Sentences

Can you restore the old photos to their original condition ?
The city plans to restore the old library next year .
We need to restore the old house before winter comes .

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