expertly-restored
|ex-pert-ly-re-stored|
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/ˈɛkspərtli rɪˈstɔrd/
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/ˈɛkspɜːtli 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 return to a previous condition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
skillfully returned to a previous or original condition.
The expertly-restored painting looked as if it had just been completed.
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Last updated: 2025/06/09 13:15