restore
US /rɪˈstɔr/
Definition
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Technicians restored power to the building within two hours.
Word Family
NounNoun
restorer
restoration
restorative
VerbVerb
restore gốc
AdjectiveAdj
restorative
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- recoverget or find back; recover the use of
- re-establishhaving a meaning similar to restore
- revivecause to regain consciousness
Collocations
- Easy restore old photographsto restore old photographs, meaning to return to its original or usable and functioning condition
- Medium restore power to the office building quicklyto restore power to the office building quickly, meaning to return to its original or usable and functioning condition
- Hard restore public faith in financial regulatory oversightto restore public faith in financial regulatory oversight, meaning to return to its original or usable and functioning condition
- Very Hard restore damaged ecosystem balance after severe contaminationto restore damaged ecosystem balance after severe contamination, meaning to return to its original or usable and functioning condition
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