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restored

v. · adj.
US //ɹɪˈstɔɹd// UK //ɹɪstˈɔːd// re·stored
  1. 1 repaired or renewed (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    to have repaired something old so that it looks and works like new again.

    to have returned an object or building to its original or former condition through repair or cleaning.

    Example

    The workers restored the old church to its former beauty after the fire.

    Example

    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.
  2. 2 brought back a situation (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    to have brought back a feeling, a law, or a situation that existed before.

    to have re-established a previous state, practice, or feeling.

    Example

    The cool rain restored my energy after a long day in the sun.

    Example

    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'.
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  1. 3 returned to original state (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    describes something that has been fixed or cleaned to look like new.

    having been returned to a former or original state; often used to describe antique goods or property.

    Example

    They live in a beautifully restored farmhouse in the countryside.

    Example

    The auction featured several restored classic cars, each fetching a price significantly higher than its unrestored counterpart.

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