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restoration

Pronunciation: [ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən]

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Learn how to use restoration in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “repair”

(noun) the act of fixing something that was broken or damaged. It means making something look or work like it did before. For example, if a toy is broken, you can restore it to make it play again.

Example

The restoration of the old car took several months, but it looks brand new now.

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The restoration of the painting was unsuccessful, and it still looks damaged.

Example

How long does the restoration of the historic building usually take?

Context: “return”

(noun) the process of bringing something back to its original state or condition. This can be about ideas, places, or even feelings. For example, restoring the balance in nature means helping the environment go back to how it used to be.

Example

The team's goal was the restoration of peace after the conflict.

Example

There was no hope for the restoration of the old friendship after they argued.

Example

What steps are needed for the restoration of the forest?

Context: “health”

(noun) the act of returning someone to a healthy or normal condition. This often happens in health care or therapy. For instance, a patient may need restoration to regain their strength after being sick.

Example

The doctors focused on the restoration of her health after the illness.

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The restoration of his health was slow and difficult after the surgery.

Example

What treatments are available for the restoration of my energy after being sick?

How to pronounce restoration

Pronunciation: [ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən]

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