Restore
WordNet
verb
(1) Return to life; get or give new life or energy
"The week at the spa restored me"
(2) Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
"She repaired her TV set"
"Repair my shoes please"
(3) Give or bring back
"Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner"
(4) Bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
"Restore law and order"
"Reestablish peace in the region"
"Restore the emperor to the throne"
(5) Return to its original or usable and functioning condition
"Restore the forest to its original pristine condition"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From restorer (French: restaurer), from restaurare.
Verb
- : To reestablish, or bring back into existence.
- : To bring back to a previous condition or state.
- : To give back, or make restitution.