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- DictionaryRe·store/rəˈstôr/
verb
- 1. bring back (a previous right, practice, custom, or situation); reinstate: "the policy restored confidence in the banking system"
The meaning of RESTORE is give back, return. How to use restore in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Restore.
Restore definition: to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish. See examples of RESTORE used in a sentence.
to return something or someone to an earlier condition or position, or to bring something back into existence: Power company crews were working yesterday to restore electrical service to homes in the area. Surgeons restored the sight in her right eye.
to return something or someone to an earlier condition or position, or to bring something back into existence: Power company crews were working yesterday to restore electrical service to homes in the area. Surgeons restored the sight in her right eye.
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position. “ restore law and order”. “ restore the emperor to the throne”. synonyms: reestablish, reinstate. see more. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation. verb. return to its original or usable and functioning condition.
Definition of restore verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To bring back into existence or use; reestablish: restore law and order. 2. To bring back to an original or normal condition: restore a building; restored the patient to health. 3. a. To place in a former position or location: restored the book to the shelf. b.
To restore someone or something to a previous condition means to cause them to be in that condition once again. We will restore her to health but it may take time. [ VERB noun + to ]
To bring back into being, use, etc.; reestablish. To give back (something taken away, lost, etc.); make restitution of. To restore a king to his throne. (computing) The act of recovering data or a system from a backup.
restore something (to somebody) to bring back a situation or feeling that existed before The measures are intended to restore public confidence in the economy. Order was quickly restored after the riots. Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind).