Basic Details
Word: Restore
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To bring back something to its original condition or state.
Synonyms: Repair, recover, reinstate, renovate
Antonyms: Damage, destroy, ruin, neglect
Idioms and Phrases
- Restore to health: To bring someone back to a healthy condition. Example: "The medication helped restore her to health after the illness."
- Restore order: To bring a situation back to a peaceful or organized state. Example: "The police were called to restore order after the protest turned chaotic."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The museum worked for years to restore the ancient painting to its original beauty.
Example 2: After a long power outage, the company restored electricity to the entire neighborhood.
Example 3: She hopes to restore their friendship after the misunderstanding.
Fun Fact
The word "restore" comes from the Latin *restaurare*, meaning to rebuild, renew, or repair. It's been used in English since the 14th century to describe making something whole again.
Famous Quote
"To restore a past is to restore the present and inspire the future." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "restore" mean?
a) To remove something permanently
b) To bring something back to its original state
c) To create something new
d) To forget something
Answer: b) To bring something back to its original state
2. Which of these is a synonym of "restore"?
a) Destroy
b) Neglect
c) Repair
d) Break
Answer: c) Repair
3. Which is an antonym of "restore"?
a) Fix
b) Recover
c) Destroy
d) Rebuild
Answer: c) Destroy
4. Which sentence uses "restore" correctly?
a) The artist will restore the broken statue.
b) He was restore a letter to his friend.
c) They restore to the mall every weekend.
d) She restore playing outside.
Answer: a) The artist will restore the broken statue.
5. What does the idiom "restore order" mean?
a) To make a mess
b) To create confusion
c) To bring back peace and organization
d) To avoid rules
Answer: c) To bring back peace and organization
