restore
verb (used with object)
to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish.
have restored
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present perfectof restore.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Federal judges have restored much of that but uncertainty about future federal funding remains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Filosa said Stellanis's recent product actions and investments "have restored the freedom to choose to the very heart of our strategy."
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2025
Understandably, captain Rachel Corsie believes Pedro Martinez Losa's side have restored some "pride".
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2024
Asian American support for standardized testing comes as several elite universities have restored those requirements for admissions after pausing them during the pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2024
“Matthias, my son, I see you have restored the sword of Martin to our Abbey. Is your mission completed then?”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
