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Collocations for restore - verb

1. bring back a situation/feeling

ADV.

quickly, soon
Order was quickly restored.
formally
Diplomatic relations were formally restored.

VERB + RESTORE

need to
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.

PHRASES

an attempt/effort to restore sth
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.
completely, fully | partially, partly | beautifully, handsomely, sympathetically, tastefully | carefully, faithfully, lovingly, painstakingly

PREP.

to
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.

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