noun · academic
restoration
/ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/res·to·RA·tion
the act of returning something (especially a building or artwork) to its original condition
Examples
“The restoration of the fresco revealed original colours beneath layers of paint.”
“Funding for the cathedral's restoration came from several private donors.”
“Restoration work must respect the original materials and techniques.”
Band 8 sentence
“The meticulous restoration of the cathedral unearthed medieval frescoes previously hidden beneath Victorian plaster.”
Collocations
- architectural restoration
- restoration project
- conservation and restoration
Word family
Common mistakes
They will repair the fresco next month.→They will restore the fresco next month.
Restoration of the mural were finished last year.→The restoration of the mural was finished last year.
Say it for a higher band
5fix→6repair→7+restoration
Synonyms
repair
Easily confused
repair
“The museum decided on restoration rather than a simple repair to preserve authenticity.”
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