Add and Restore

Add

Add verb - To join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase.

Restore and add are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Restore" instead a verb "Add".

Nearby Words: added, adding

Restore

Restore verb - To bring back to a former condition or vigor.

Add and restore are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Add" instead a verb "Restore".

Common collocations

ability add ability restore ability
character add character restore character
power add power restore power
name add name restore name
Other words: amount, time, game, color, damage, content, points, powers, abilities.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Unreal Tournament 2004 Invasion mode uses some of the classic Unreal enemies, and plenty of game mods will restore the rest, as well as add more from the sequel.
  • They only work for one in a thousand, but for those they do work for, they can restore the appearance of youth, and add many years of actual lifespan.
  • Video Game / Brink Status Buff: The Medic can restore lost health bar sections and add one extra when he uses his healing tool, while The Engineer can buff weapon damage.
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