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give back vs restore

restore vs give back

give back and restore both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give back No No Yes No
restore No No Yes No
As verbs, restore is a hyponym of give back; that is, restore is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than give back:
  • give back: pay back
  • restore: give or bring back
Other hyponyms of give back include reimburse, restitute.
give back (verb) restore (verb)
pay back get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate
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
Difference between give back and restore

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