B1verbartssociety
US/rɪˈstɔːr/
UK/rɪˈstɔː/
to bring something back to its earlier good condition, or to make something exist again
In context
It took the workers two years to restore the old temple.
Power was restored to most homes a few hours after the storm.
The new manager worked hard to restore customers' trust in the brand.
Words that go with restore
verb + noun
- restore confidenceThe government is trying to restore confidence in the banks.
- restore orderPolice were sent in to restore order after the fight.
- restore powerEngineers worked through the night to restore power to the hospital.
- restore trustAn apology alone won't restore trust between them.
adverb + verb
- fully restoredThe 19th-century house has been fully restored.
- carefully restoredThe paintings were carefully restored by experts from Italy.
verb + preposition
- restore toThe old bridge was restored to its original design.