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restore

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/rɪˈstɔːr/ · re-store

To bring something back to its former condition or place.

Meanings

verbformal

To bring something back to its former condition or place.

کسی چیز کو اس کی سابقہ حالت یا جگہ پر لوٹانا۔

بحال کرنا

bhaal karna

Formal: عودت دینا

Synonyms

rejuvenaterevivereturnدوبارہ زندہ کرنانئی زندگی دیناواپس کرنا

Antonyms

destroyruinabandonتباہ کرناخراب کرناچھوڑ دینا

Common Collocations

  • restore balance
  • restore confidence
  • restore peace

Example Sentences

The committee decided to restore the old building to its original state.

کمیٹی نے پرانی عمارت کو اس کی اصل حالت میں بحال کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Kameeti ne purani imarat ko is ki asal haalat mein bhaal karne ka faisla kiya.

She wants to restore the relationship with her estranged brother.

وہ اپنے الگ ہونے والے بھائی کے ساتھ تعلقات بحال کرنا چاہتی ہے۔

Woh apne alag hone wale bhai ke sath taalluqaat bhaal karna chahti hai.

The government launched a project to restore the natural habitats of the region.

حکومت نے علاقے کی قدرتی رہائش گاہوں کو بحال کرنے کے لیے ایک منصوبہ شروع کیا۔

Hukoomat ne ilaqe ki qudrati rehaysh gahoon ko bhaal karne ke liye aik mansooba shuru kiya.

Easily Confused With

restore vs. store:Restore means to bring back to a former state, while store means to keep something for future use.

Word Family

restoration
nounبحالی
restorative
adjectiveبحالی والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of restoring a vintage car to its former glory.

Imagine a beautiful antique being polished and made new again.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود کو حالت پہلو میں بحال کر، خواب کی تعبیر دیکھ لے

Khud ko haalat pehlu mein bhaal kar, khwab ki tabeer dekh le.

Restore yourself to a state of ease, and witness the realization of your dreams.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بچوں کی بحالی بزرگوں کی دعا ہے

Bachon ki bhaal burzogon ki dua hai.

The recovery of children is the prayer of the elders.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "restaurare" — to bring back to a former condition

First known use: 14th century

The word 'restore' has evolved from Middle English 'restoren,' influenced by its Latin roots.