restore
Definition
- v. return to its original or usable and functioning condition
- v. give or bring back
- v. bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
Word forms
- Past participle
- restored
- Present participle
- restoring
- Past tense
- restored
- Third person singular
- restores
Example sentences
vt.
The artist worked hard to restore the old painting to its former glory.
vt.
Scientists aim to restore the original DNA sequence of the extinct species.
vi.
The system will restore automatically after a power failure.
vt.
You can restore your files from the backup drive if you lose any data.