re·store 
/rɪˈstoɚ/ verb
re·stores; re·stored; re·stor·ing /rɪˈstoɚ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to give back (someone or something that was lost or taken) : to return (someone or something) — often + to ▪ The police restored the stolen purse to its owner. ▪ The police restored the lost child to her parents. 2 : to put or bring (something) back into existence or use
▪ Surgery will restore his hearing. [=surgery will let him hear again] ▪ The police restored law and order. ▪ The team's victory has restored a sense of pride to the community. [=the team's victory has made the community feel proud again] ▪ The government needs to restore confidence in the economy. 3 : to return (something) to an earlier or original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc.
▪ The crew is trying to restore the old house (to its original condition). ▪ He restores old paintings. ▪ an antique car that is being carefully restored ▪ newly/recently restored churches 4 a : to bring (someone) back to an earlier and better condition — usually + to ▪ Her care restored the child to health.
b : to put (someone) back in a position — usually + to ▪ His allies restored the king to the throne.
▪ Surgery will restore his hearing. [=surgery will let him hear again] ▪ The police restored law and order. ▪ The team's victory has restored a sense of pride to the community. [=the team's victory has made the community feel proud again] ▪ The government needs to restore confidence in the economy.
▪ The crew is trying to restore the old house (to its original condition). ▪ He restores old paintings. ▪ an antique car that is being carefully restored ▪ newly/recently restored churches
b : to put (someone) back in a position — usually + to ▪ His allies restored the king to the throne.
— re·stor·able /rɪˈstorəbəl/ adjective
▪ The car is in restorable condition.
/rɪˈstorəbəl/ adjective ▪ The car is in restorable condition.
— re·stor·er noun, plural re·stor·ers [count]
▪ an art restorer ▪ a restorer of antique furniture
▪ an art restorer ▪ a restorer of antique furniture
