restore
Translation
to restore, to repair, to reinstate, to return
Examples
We will restore the old building.
We will restore the old building.
The goal is to restore peace.
The goal is to restore peace.
He was restored to his old position.
He was restored to his old position.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to bring (sth.) back to a former condition We will restore the old building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: repair, fix, reinstate; Antonyms: destroy, damage
Etymology
From Latin 'restaurare', meaning 'to set up again', from 're-' (again) + 'staurare' (to set up).
Memory Tips
Think 're-store', as in putting something back into its original state or 'store'.