English

restore

ɹɪˈstɔɹ, rɪˈstɔr, rɪˈstɔːr, ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ, ɹɪˈstoə, ɹɪˈstɔː
Meaning: to return something to its original state or to bring back into use
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: rɪˈstɔr, rɪˈstɔːr, ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ, ɹɪˈstoə, ɹɪˈstɔː

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base restore
3rd person singular present restores
Present participle restoring
Past restored
Will future will restore
Going-to future going to restore
Imperative negative don't restore / do not restore

Example sentences

The museum worked for months to restore the ancient painting to its original beauty.
The museum worked for months to restore the ancient painting to its original beauty.
The palace was restored to its former splendor.
The palace was restored to its former splendor.
The government launched a massive reforestation project to restore the forest.
The government launched a massive reforestation project to restore the forest.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for physical objects like buildings or art, but also for abstract things like order, peace, or confidence.

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