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returning a building to its original state
In more detail
1. (noun) the act of returning something to its original condition after it has been damaged or broken
2. (noun) something that has been returned to its original condition
3. (noun) the return of something lost or taken away
Examples
- The restoration of the old painting took several months of careful work.
- This beautiful restoration shows how the house looked 200 years ago.
- The restoration of democracy was celebrated throughout the country.
How to use restoration
Restoration refers to the process of returning something damaged, deteriorated, or lost back to its former state, or the result of that process. It often implies careful, skilled work to preserve historical or cultural value, though it can apply to any object, relationship, or condition. It is slightly more formal and dignified than simple repair.
Common phrases
- historical restoration
- restoration work
- restoration project
- restoration of order
- restoration efforts
Synonyms
repair · renewal · rehabilitation · reconstruction · recovery
Opposites
destruction · deterioration
Word family
restore (verb) · restorative (adjective) · restorable (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use restoration when repair would be more appropriate—restoration implies returning to an original condition, whereas repair simply fixes damage without necessarily restoring the original state.
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