Collocations for restore - verb
1. bring back a situation/feeling
ADV.
quickly, soon
Order was quickly restored.
Order was quickly restored.
formally
Diplomatic relations were formally restored.
Diplomatic relations were formally restored.
VERB + RESTORE
need to
We need to restore public confidence in the industry.
We need to restore public confidence in the industry.
attempt to, try to | help (to) | be designed to, be intended to
PREP.
to
Peace has now been restored to the area.
Peace has now been restored to the area.
PHRASES
an attempt/effort to restore sth
an attempt to restore the company''s finances
an attempt to restore the company''s finances
be aimed at restoring sth, measures to restore sth, a way of restoring sth
2. repair/rebuild sth
ADV.
extensively
The interior has recently been extensively restored.
The interior has recently been extensively restored.
completely, fully | partially, partly | beautifully, handsomely, sympathetically, tastefully | carefully, faithfully, lovingly, painstakingly
PREP.
to
The train has been restored to full working order.
The train has been restored to full working order.
PHRASES
newly/recently restored, restore sth to its former glory
The buildings have now been restored to their former glory.
The buildings have now been restored to their former glory.