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restore

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ɹɪˈstɔɹ// re·store Academic Archaic General-service

v. to return something to its original, healthy, or working condition. You use this when you fix an old building, bring back a deleted computer file, or help someone feel strong again.

v. to return someone or something to a former condition, place, or position. Transitive; often implies a process of repair, renovation, or the reinstatement of a previous state of affairs.


SIMPLE

The workers will restore the old church to its former glory.

CONTEXTUAL

After the system crash, the IT department managed to restore all the lost data from the backup server.

COMPLEX

The new administration promised to restore public confidence in the judicial system by implementing transparent oversight and rigorous ethical standards for all appointed officials.

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Origin

From Middle English restoren, from Old French restorer, from Latin rēstaurāre. By surface analysis, re- + store.

Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. Often used with the preposition 'to' when describing the target state.

Pitfall

restore back the filesrestore the filesThe word 'restore' already contains the meaning of 'back' or 'again'; adding 'back' is redundant.

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