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restore

/ɹɪˈstɔː/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To bring back to a former or original condition.

  • Verb

    To renew or reinstate (a discontinued service or activity).


Pronunciation
  1. /ɹɪˈstɔɹ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with restore
restore , store , more , ore , core
Variants
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restore , restored , restorer , restorers , restores , restoring
Forms
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restored, restoring, restores


Etymology
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From Old French restorer, from restaurer, to restore, from re- 'back' + stare 'to stand'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'restore' is often used in the context of computer technology to describe the process of recovering lost or deleted data.

  2. The phrase 'restore order' is often used to describe the process of re-establishing law and order in a community following a disturbance.

  3. In ancient Rome, the term 'restaurator' referred to a person who prepared and served food in a public establishment.


Related Concepts
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  1. rehabilitation: The process of helping someone to recover from an illness, injury, or addiction and to regain their ability to live independently.

  2. renovation: The process of restoring or repairing an old building or other structure.


Culture
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In literature, 'restore' has been used in various contexts such as the restoration of a damaged artwork, the restoration of a relationship, and the restoration of a lost kingdom. In music, the term 'restore' has been used in the title of several songs, often with themes of renewal and redemption.

How to Memorize "restore"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a broken vase being carefully put back together, or imagine a damaged relationship being repaired.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'restore' with the image of a doctor healing a patient or a carpenter repairing furniture.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'ReStOrE' to remember the definition: 'Re'turn to a 'S'tarting 'O'rigin, 'R'epair, 'E'stablish.'


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