restoration
[noun]
Synonyms:
- repair, reconstruction, renewal, renovation, revitalization, revival
- reinstatement, re-establishment, replacement, restitution, return

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

Restoration, the
the time when the monarchy (=the system of being ruled by a king or queen) was established again in England in 1660, after a brief period when the country was a republic under Oliver Cromwell. The new king was Charles II, and in the period that followed there was a lot of new activity in literature, music, and the theatre.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

res‧to‧ra‧tion AC /ˌrestəˈreɪʃən/ noun [uncountable and countable]
[Word Family: noun: restoration, restorer; verb: restore]

1. when you repair something such as an old building or a piece of furniture, so that it looks the same as when it was first built or made
restoration of
a fund for the restoration of historic buildings
Major restoration work will begin in May.

2. the act of bringing back a law, tax, or system of government
restoration of
They’re fighting for the restoration of democratic rights.
the restoration of the monarchy in Spain

3. the Restoration the return of Charles II as King of England in 1660, and the period afterwards
Restoration comedy/drama (=plays written during this time in England)

4. the act of officially giving something back to its former owner Synonym : return
restoration of
an attempt to secure the restoration of their lands

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

Restoration, the
the time when the monarchy (=the system of being ruled by a king or queen) was established again in England in 1660, after a brief period when the country was a republic under Oliver Cromwell. The new king was Charles II, and in the period that followed there was a lot of new activity in literature, music, and the theatre.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

restoration
noun
I. returning sth to its original condition
ADJ. complete, full | extensive Many of the older paintings have undergone extensive restoration.
VERB + RESTORATION carry out | undergo | await, be in need of, need This historic watermill is currently awaiting restoration.
RESTORATION + NOUN programme, project, work
PREP. for ~ The palace is closed for restoration.
under ~ a steam engine under restoration

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

restoration
II. bringing sth back into use/existence
ADJ. full the full restoration of Sino-US relations
immediate Protesters called for the immediate restoration of civil liberties.
PHRASES the restoration of diplomatic relations, the restoration of the monarchy

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