Word
restored
Phoneticsre·stored, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪˈstɔɹd/
UK/ɹɪstˈɔːd/
Definitions
01repaired or renewed
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to have repaired something old so that it looks and works like new again.
v. to have returned an object or building to its original or former condition through repair or cleaning.
“The workers restored the old church to its former beauty after the fire.”
“The conservation team restored the sixteenth-century fresco, carefully removing layers of grime to reveal the vibrant pigments underneath.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice when discussing historical buildings or art.
Synonyms
02brought back a situation
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to have brought back a feeling, a law, or a situation that existed before.
v. to have re-established a previous state, practice, or feeling.
“The cool rain restored my energy after a long day in the sun.”
“The peace treaty restored order to the border regions after years of intermittent conflict.”
Usage
Commonly collocates with abstract nouns like 'order', 'confidence', or 'health'.
Synonyms
03returned to original state
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes something that has been fixed or cleaned to look like new.
adj. having been returned to a former or original state; often used to describe antique goods or property.
“They live in a beautifully restored farmhouse in the countryside.”
“The auction featured several restored classic cars, each fetching a price significantly higher than its unrestored counterpart.”
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Mitchell said she would be open to visiting the US again if a different president is in the White House, and if relations with Canada are restored.” “Among these is an account of how the engines attempted to relight after their fuel supply was restored.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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