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Meaning of RESTITUTE

Pronunciation:  r'estut`oot

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [v]  restore to a previous or better condition, as of art works or antiques; "They renovated the ceiling of the Sixtine Chapel"
  2. [v]  give or bring back; "Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner"
 
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 Synonyms: renovate, restore
 
 See Also: give back, refund, regenerate, renew, repay, return

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Res"ti*tute\ (r?s"t?*t?t), v. t. [L. restitutus, p.
    p. of restituere; pref. re- re- + statuere to put, place. See
    {Statute}.]
    To restore to a former state. [R.] --Dyer.
    
  2. \Res"ti*tute\, n.
    That which is restored or offered in place of something; a
    substitute. [R.]
    
 

 

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