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ameliorate vs restore

restore vs ameliorate

ameliorate and restore both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ameliorate No No Yes No
restore No No Yes No
As verbs, restore is a hyponym of ameliorate; that is, restore is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ameliorate:
  • ameliorate: to make better
  • restore: restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Other hyponyms of ameliorate include alleviate, assuage, palliate, relieve, aid, help, regenerate, revitalize, enrich, build up, develop, turn around, help, upgrade, condition, emend, iron out, put right, straighten out, enhance, bushel, doctor, fix, furbish up, mend, repair, touch on, reform, reform, beautify, embellish, fancify, prettify, build, hone, perfect, down, fine-tune, polish, refine, distil, distill, make pure, purify, sublimate, fructify, lift, raise, advance, upgrade, educate.
ameliorate (verb) restore (verb)
get better get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate
to make better restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
give or bring back
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
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