verb
-stores; -stored; -storing
[+ obj] to give back (someone or something that was lost or taken) :to return (someone or something) - often + to
to put or bring (something) back into existence or use
to return (something) to an earlier or original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc.
to bring (someone) back to an earlier and better condition - usually + to
to put (someone) back in a position - usually + to
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