restore
word
/ɹɪˈstɔɹ/
ri-STOR
/rɪˈstɔː/
ri-STAW
Definition
To bring something back to its original condition or state, or to give back something that was lost or taken.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for objects, buildings, health, or rights ('restore power', 'restore a painting', 'restore confidence'). Formal or neutral tone. Not used for everyday small fixes—more about bringing something back to a better or original state.
Spanish: restaurar - recuperar - devolverPortuguese (BR): restaurar - recuperar - devolverPortuguese (PT): restaurar - recuperar - devolverChinese (Simplified): 恢复 - 修复Chinese (Traditional): 恢復 - 修復Hindi: बहाल करना - पुनर्स्थापित करनाArabic: استعادة - ترميمBengali: পুনরুদ্ধার করা - ফিরিয়ে আনাRussian: восстанавливать - вернутьJapanese: 復元する - 回復させるVietnamese: khôi phục - phục hồiKorean: 복원하다 - 회복하다Turkish: yenilemek - eski haline getirmekUrdu: بحال کرنا - دوبارہ دیناIndonesian: memulihkan - mengembalikan
Example Sentences
Doctors worked hard to restore his health.
basic
Please restore the files you deleted.
basic
After the blackout, it took hours to restore the power.
natural
The organization is working to restore trust in the community.
natural
It’s not easy to restore an ancient painting to its original beauty.
natural
They will restore the old house next year.
basic