"restore" Definition

Definitions for the word "restore" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. v. t.
To bring back to its former state; to bring back from a state of ruin, decay, disease, or the like; to repair; to renew; to recover.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
To give or bring back, as that which has been lost., or taken away; to bring back to the owner; to replace.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To renew; to reestablish; as, to restore harmony among those who are variance.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To give in place of, or as satisfaction for.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To make good; to make amends for.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To bring back from a state of injury or decay, or from a changed condition; as, to restore a painting, statue, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. t.
To form a picture or model of, as of something lost or mutilated; as, to restore a ruined building, city, or the like.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
Restoration.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v.
(-ring) 1 bring back to the original state by rebuilding, repairing, etc. 2 bring back to health etc. 3 give back to the original owner etc. 4 reinstate. 5 replace; put back; bring back to a former condition. 6 make a representation of the supposed original state of (a ruin, extinct animal, etc.). restorer n. [latin restauro]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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