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restore vs decompress

decompress vs restore

restore and decompress both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restore No No Yes No
decompress No No Yes No
As verbs, decompress is a hyponym of restore; that is, decompress is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restore:
  • restore: return to its original or usable and functioning condition
  • decompress: restore to its uncompressed form
Other hyponyms of restore include uncompress, rehabilitate, rehabilitate, defibrillate, reinstate.
restore (verb) decompress (verb)
get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken decrease the pressure of
give or bring back restore to its uncompressed form
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
Difference between restore and decompress

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