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restores

[/rɪˈstɔːrz/]
verb
restaura
1. Returns something to its original condition or state
She restores old paintings to their former beauty.
Ela restaura pinturas antigas à sua beleza original.
2. Gives back or returns something that was taken or lost
The court restores his civil rights.
O tribunal restaura seus direitos civis.
3. Brings back to a position of power or authority
The revolution restores the monarchy to power.
A revolução restaura a monarquia ao poder.
4. Returns someone to good health or strength
Rest restores your energy after exercise.
O descanso restaura sua energia após o exercício.
Synonyms
repairsrenovatesreturnsrecoversrevives
Antonyms
damagesdestroysruinsbreaksremoves

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restaura
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
restaura
Same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
restaura
Same as general Brazilian
Portugal
restaura
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

restore to health
restore order
restore faith
restore balance
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