(n.) Restoration.
(v. t.) To bring back from a state of injury or decay, or from a changed condition; as, to restore a painting, statue, etc.
(v. t.) To bring back to its former state; to bring back from a state of ruin, decay, disease, or the like; to repair; to renew; to recover.
(v. t.) To form a picture or model of, as of something lost or mutilated; as, to restore a ruined building, city, or the like.
(v. t.) To give in place of, or as satisfaction for.
(v. t.) To give or bring back, as that which has been lost., or taken away; to bring back to the owner; to replace.
(v. t.) To make good; to make amends for.
(v. t.) To renew; to reestablish; as, to restore harmony among those who are variance.