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restoration

/ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/noun4 syllables

Restoration means: getting something back again.

Synonyms for restoration9

noun, as in getting something back again

restitution, return, regaining

noun, as in the state of being restored to its former good condition

renovation, refurbishment

also used for restoration

deconversion, step back, regression, reversion

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What does restoration mean?7

noun

1

getting something back again“upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing”

2

the state of being restored to its former good condition“the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house”

3

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

4

the re-establishment of the British monarchy in 1660

5

the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state

6

some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed“the restoration looked exactly like the original”

7

a model that represents the landscape of a former geological age or that represents and extinct animal etc.

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with restoration?60

two syllables

stationnation
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All 60 rhymes for restoration, grouped by syllable

Restoration in a sentence

  • During the restoration work, visitors have limited access to the museum.sundown
  • After the restoration, the old corvette became a museum ship and tourist attraction.rul
  • Laser rays are used in the restoration of ancient works.jiterraza
  • Visitors have limited access to the museum while restoration work is in progress.sundown
  • The restoration of this historic building went on for five years.sundown
  • The restoration of this historic building took five years.sundown
  • Restoration is a long, painstaking work.carlosalberto
  • The ruined castle is now under restoration.unknown

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Forms of restoration

as a noun

plural
restorations