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Meaning of restores
The primary meaning of the word "restores" is to return something to a former or original condition.
Etymology of restores
The word "restores" originates from the Old French word "restorer," which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "staurare" (meaning "to restore")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of returning something to its original condition
Synonyms
renews
revives
rejuvenates
revamps
renovates
rebuilds
reconstructs
recovers
regains
reinstates
reestablishes
refurbishes
reforms
renews
repairs
repays
reinstates
reinvigorates
revitalizes
refreshes
revivifies
renovates
restores
replenishes
reconstructs
recreates
reconstitutes
reconditions
readjusts
recalibrates
renews
Definitions
- To return something to a former or original condition by repairing or rebuilding it
- * To give back something that was taken away or lost
- * To bring back a custom, practice, or situation that has fallen into disuse
- * To return someone or something to a normal or healthy state
Usage Examples
- The company restores old cars to their former glory
- * The new policy aims to restore the economy to its pre-recession state
- * The doctor helped restore the patient's health after a long illness
- * The restoration team worked tirelessly to restore the historic building to its original condition
Antonyms
destroys
demolishes
dismantles
disassembles
ruins
ravages
devastates
annihilates
eradicates
extinguishes
abolishes
dismantles
disables
disintegrates
disrupts
deteriorates
degrades
decays
crumbles
collapses
implodes