the act of restoring to a former or original condition, place, etc.
the restoration of diplomatic relations
Synonyms
reinstatement
Parents campaigned in vain for her reinstatement.
return
Their demand was for the return of acres of forest.
revival
a revival of nationalism and the rudiments of democracy
restitution
the restitution of their equal rights as citizens
re-establishment
reinstallation
replacement
Opposites
overthrow,
abolition
2 (noun)
Definition
the act of restoring to a former or original condition, place, etc.
I specialized in the restoration of old houses.
Synonyms
repair
Many of the buildings are in need of repair.
recovery
In many sectors of the economy the recovery has started.
reconstruction
the post-war reconstruction of Germany
renewal
Now it is spring, a time of renewal.
rehabilitation
refurbishing
refreshment
a place where city dwellers come to find spiritual refreshment
renovation
a property which needs extensive renovation
rejuvenation
revitalization
Opposites
scrapping
,
wrecking
,
demolition
Additional synonyms
in the sense of reconstruction
the post-war reconstruction of Germany
Synonyms
rebuilding,
reform,
restoration,
remake,
remodelling,
regeneration,
renovation,
reorganization,
re-creation,
re-establishment
in the sense of recovery
Definition
restoration to a former and better condition
In many sectors of the economy the recovery has started.
Synonyms
revival,
improvement,
rally,
restoration,
rehabilitation,
upturn,
betterment,
amelioration
in the sense of refreshment
Definition
the act of refreshing
a place where city dwellers come to find spiritual refreshment
Synonyms
revival,
restoration,
renewal,
stimulation,
renovation,
freshening,
reanimation,
enlivenment,
repair
Nearby words of
restoration
restive
restless
restlessness
restoration
restore
restrain
restrained
Synonyms of 'restoration'
restoration
Explore 'Restoration' in the dictionary
Chinese translation of 'restoration'
restoration
(rɛstəˈreɪʃən)
n
(c/u)[of painting, church etc]修复(復) (xiūfù)
(u)[of rights, of law and order]恢复(復) (huīfù)
(u)[of land]复(復)原 (fùyuán)
(u)[of health, sight, etc]恢复(復) (huīfù)
(Hist)
the Restoration1660年英国查理二世王权复辟
Nearby words of
restoration
restaurant car
restful
restless
restoration
restore
restrain
restraint
Related terms of
restoration
the Restoration
Additional synonyms
in the sense of renewal
Now it is spring, a time of renewal.
Synonyms
restoration,
revival,
regeneration,
rejuvenation,
revitalization,
reinvigoration
in the sense of renovation
a property which needs extensive renovation
Synonyms
restoration,
repair,
overhaul,
restoration,
renewal,
rehabilitation,
revamping,
refurbishment,
doing up (informal),
modernization,
refitting,
fixing up (informal, US, Canadian),
reconditioning
in the sense of restitution
Definition
the act of giving back something that has been lost or stolen
the restitution of their equal rights as citizens
Synonyms
return,
return,
replacement,
restoration,
reinstatement,
re-establishment,
reinstallation
in the sense of return
Definition
replacement or restoration
Their demand was for the return of acres of forest.
Synonyms
restoration,
replacement,
reinstatement,
re-establishment
in the sense of revival
Definition
a renewed use or interest in
a revival of nationalism and the rudiments of democracy
Synonyms
reawakening,
restoration,
renaissance,
renewal,
awakening,
resurrection,
refreshment,
quickening,
rebirth,
resuscitation,
revitalization,
recrudescence,
reanimation,
renascence,
revivification
Restoration
(restəreɪʃən)
1. proper noun
The Restoration was the event in 1660 when Charles the Second became King of England, Scotland, and Ireland after a period when there had been no King or Queen.
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Restoration is used to refer to the style of drama and architecture that was popular during and just after the rule of Charles the Second in England.
...a Restoration comedy.
restoration in British English
(ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of restoring or state of being restored, as to a former or original condition, place, etc
2.
the replacement or giving back of something lost, stolen, etc
3.
something restored, replaced, or reconstructed
4.
a model or representation of an extinct animal, landscape of a former geological age, etc
Restoration in British English
(ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən)
noun
British history
a.
the re-establishment of the monarchy in 1660 or the reign of Charles II (1660–85)
b.
(as modifier)
Restoration drama
restoration in American English
(ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən)
noun
1.
a restoring or being restored
; specif.,
a.
reinstatement in a former position, rank, etc.
b.
restitution for loss, damage, etc.
c.
a putting or bringing back into a former, normal, or unimpaired state or condition
2.
a representation or reconstruction of the original form or structure, as of a building, fossil animal, etc.
3.
something restored
Idioms:
the Restoration
Word origin
ME restauration < MFr < LL restauratio
Examples of 'restoration' in a sentence
restoration
A pristine section of Roman road found under the basement of a building undergoing a restoration has been preserved under a glass floor.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They had considered all along that their support was conditional on the restoration of the monarchy.
Blinkhorn, Martin (ed) Fascists and Conservatives (1990)
The church was sticking up for the poor and pressing for the restoration of democracy.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Strength gives courage to walk back toward restoration.
Christianity Today (2000)
Its significance is underlined by the haste with which it was replaced at the restoration of the monarchy.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He prepared the country for a return of the monarchy and the restoration of democracy after his death.
Thackrah, J. R. Twentieth Century History - Basic Facts (1985)
What really shocked me was the discovery of what happened to the art collection at the restoration of the monarchy.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Some older houses are at risk of collapsing and conservation and restoration of such buildings has become a priority only recently.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Yet the restoration of beautiful buildings is not the sole preserve of the over-50s.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
With the restoration of the monarchy, its present name appeared.
Delaforce, Patrick Collins Traveller, Brittany (1993)
That's another small step back towards restoration.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Many buildings from the period following the restoration of the monarchy in the 17th century survive virtually unscathed.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There has been a lot of talk about a resurgence in pier building and restoration - though little action.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The more unusual or in need of restoration a building is, the harder it will be to get a policy.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Tourist money has been poured back into its restoration and this historic centre is now the colonial shining star of the Caribbean.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Firms are sponsoring the scaffolding on buildings undergoing restoration, then exploiting a legal loophole allowing advertising to be hung from the structure.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
After the restoration of democracy in 1974 he returned to Greece.