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Wordabulary

restore

Pronunciation
Verb A2 Elementary

Quick answer

To bring something back to its earlier condition, or to give something back.

"The old painting was carefully restored over the course of a year."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

repair renew

Antonyms

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The old painting was carefully _____ over the course of a year."

Answer: restore

In your own words, what does "restore" mean?

To bring something back to its earlier condition, or to give something back.

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