restitute
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈrɛstəˌtjuːt/
KK: /ˈrɛstəˌtut/
intransitive verb
Definition
To go through the process of returning something to its rightful owner or restoring it to its original state.
Example
After the court's decision, the company had to restitute the stolen funds to the victims.
Tense Forms
Past: restituted
Past Participle: restituted
Conversation
I heard that they might restitute the lost funds soon.
Really? That would be great news for everyone affected.
Yeah, I hope it happens quickly so people can move on.
Definitely! It's about time they restitute what was taken.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
restore
return
reimburse
Antonyms
seize
withhold
retain
transitive verb
Definition
To return something to its original state or to give back what was taken away.
Example
The company had to restitute the money to the customers who were overcharged.
Tense Forms
Past: restituted
Past Participle: restituted
Conversation
Did you hear about the museum's plan to restitute the stolen artifacts?
Yeah, I read something about that! It's about time they did.
I think it's important to restitute cultural items to their rightful places.
Root Explanation
Restitute → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "statuere" (meaning to set or place). The word means to set something back in its original position or to restore it again.
Memory Tip
Think of 'setting' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'statuere' means to set. This helps you remember that to restitute means to restore something to its original state.
Visually Confused Words
reinstitute
destitute
resubstitute
reconstitute
predestitute
prostitute
presubstitute
preconstitute