carefully-restored
|care-ful-ly-re-stored|
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/ˈkɛrfəli rɪˈstɔrd/
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/ˈkeəfəli rɪˈstɔːd/
(restore)
bring back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'restore' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'restaurare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'staurare' meant 'to build.'
Historical Evolution
'restaurare' transformed into the Old French word 'restorer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'restore' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to build again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring back to a former condition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
meticulously returned to its original condition or appearance.
The carefully-restored painting was the highlight of the exhibition.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 12:34