Restore — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ri-ˈstȯr/ re·store

Meaning & Definition of Restore

Restore (verb)

  1. give back, return
  2. to put or bring back into existence or use
  3. to bring back to or put back into a former or original state, renew

Restore (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring back to a former condition or vigor

    "restore an old car"

    similar: freshen, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, repair, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify
    related: make over, overhaul, reclaim, recondition, reconstitute, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, remake, remodel, renovate, refill, replenish, resupply, modernize, update

  2. to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place

    "restored the trophy to its proper place at the center of the shelf"

    similar: replace, return
    related: reconvey
    near: remove, take

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Restore

The most common words with a similar meaning to Restore:

freshen, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, repair, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify, replace, return

Related Words for Restore

make over, overhaul, reclaim, recondition, reconstitute, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, remake, remodel, renovate, refill, replenish, resupply, modernize, update, reconvey

Near Antonyms of Restore

remove, take

Word Forms of Restore

Inflections: restored, restoring

Derived words: restorer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Restore

Middle English restoren "to make restitution, return, heal, return to health, replace, restock," borrowed from Anglo-French restorer, restaurer (also continental Old French), borrowed from Latin restaurāre "to return to its former condition, bring back into existence," alteration, by suffix substitution, of instaurāre "to start afresh (an interrupted rite), take up again, restore" (probably after instituere "to set into being, establish" : restituere "to set up again, restore") store:1

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Restore

Frequently Asked Questions about Restore

What does "Restore" mean?

"Restore" means give back, return. As a verb, it is defined as: give back, return. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Restore"?

Other words for "Restore" include freshen, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate and renew. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Restore" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Restore"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Restore". Common alternatives include freshen, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, repair and resuscitate.

How do you use "Restore" in a sentence?

Examples of "Restore" in a sentence: "restore an old car"; "restored the trophy to its proper place at the center of the shelf".

Is "Restore" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Restore" is a verb.

Is "Restore" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Restore" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Restore"?

"Restore" is pronounced /ri-ˈstȯr/ and divided into syllables as re·store.

What is the origin of the word "Restore"?

"Restore" comes from Middle English restoren "to make restitution, return, heal, return to health, replace, restock," borrowed from Anglo-French restorer, restaurer (also continental Old French), borrowed from Latin restaurāre "to return to its former condition, bring back into existence," alteration, by suffix substitution, of instaurāre "to start afresh (an interrupted rite), take up again, restore" (probably after instituere "to set into being, establish" : restituere "to set up again, restore") store:1. First known use: 14th century.