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restore in WordNet English dictionary

verb
  1. restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
    "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"
    repair  mend  fix  bushel  doctor  furbish up  restore  touch on 
  2. return to its original or usable and functioning condition
    "restore the forest to its original pristine condition"
    restore  reconstruct 
  3. bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
    "restore law and order"; "reestablish peace in the region"; "restore the emperor to the throne"
    restore  reinstate  reestablish 
  4. return to life; get or give new life or energy
    "The week at the spa restored me"
    regenerate  restore  rejuvenate 
  5. give or bring back
    "Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner"
    restore  restitute 
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