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Definition of: restore
(ri·stôr′, -stōr′) v.t. ·stored, ·stor·ing
1. To bring into existence or effect again: to restore peace.
2. To bring back to a former or original condition, appearance, etc.: to restore a great painting.
3. To put back in a former place or position; reinstate, as a deposed monarch.
4. To bring back to health and vigor.
5. To give back (something lost or taken away); return. See synonyms under RECLAIM, RECOVER. [<OF restorer <L restaurare <re- again + -staurare make firm, as in instaurare repair]
—re·stor′er noun
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