restored
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈstɔːrdəd/
KK: /rɪˈstɔrdəd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to something that has been brought back to its original condition or improved after being damaged or worn out.
Example
The restored painting looked as beautiful as it did when it was first created.
Conversation
Have you seen the old library? It's been completely restored.
Yeah, I went there last weekend! It looks amazing now.
I love how they kept the original architecture while making it modern.
Absolutely! It really feels like a restored piece of history.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
renewed
repaired
revived
Antonyms
damaged
deteriorated
worn
verb
Definition
To bring something back to its original condition or to return it to a previous state.
Example
The old painting was beautifully restored to its former glory.
Tense Forms
Past: restored
Past Participle: restored
Conversation
Did you hear that they finally restored the old park downtown?
Really? That sounds amazing, I loved going there as a kid.
Yeah, I can't wait to check it out; it looks so much better now.
Root Explanation
Restored → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "staurare" (meaning to set up or establish). The word "restored" means to set up or establish something again, bringing it back to its original state.
Memory Tip
Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'setting up' ('staurare') to remember that 'restored' means bringing something back to its original state.
Visually Confused Words
unrestored
retorted
prestore
uprestore
prescored
storied
rustred
retread