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noun
That which is restored or offered in place of something; a substitute.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To restore (something) to its former condition.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: restore, roll back, deconvert, reconvert, rehabilitate, restitute, revert, reinstitute
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To provide recompense for (something).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: repay, compensate, recompensate, recompense
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To provide recompense for (something).
To refund.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: repay, compensate, recompensate, recompense, reimburse
Antonyms: none provided
verb
restore to a previous or better condition
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: renovate
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: regenerate, renew
verb
give or bring back
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: restore
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: refund, return, repay, give back
History
From Old French restituer, from Latin restituō (“replace, restore”).
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
