restorative

restorative
Synonyms and related words:
Phoenixlike, activator, adjuvant, aid, alterative, analeptic, animator, arouser, assistance, astringent, balm, balsam, bracer, bracing, compensatory, cordial, corrective, corroborant, curative, cure, curing, energizer, healing, healing agent, healing quality, help, human dynamo, iatric, indemnificatory, invigorating, life, medicative, medicinal, motivating force, motive power, pick-me-up, prescription, re-creative, re-formative, reappearing, receipt, recipe, redeeming, redemptional, redemptive, refreshing, regenerative, relief, remedial, remedial measure, remedy, renascent, reorganizational, reparative, reparatory, reproductive, restitutive, restitutory, resurgent, retributive, reversional, reversionary, revertible, revisional, reviving, roborant, sanative, sanatory, sovereign remedy, spark plug, specific, specific remedy, stimulant, stimulating, stimulator, stimulus, strengthening, succor, therapeutic, theriac, tonic, vitamin shot, vulnerary, wholesome

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  • Restorative — Re*stor a*tive (r?*st?r ?*t?v), a. [Cf. F. restoratif.] Of or pertaining to restoration; having power to restore. [1913 Webster] Destroys life s enemy, Hunger, with sweet restorative delight. Milton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Restorative — Re*stor a*tive, n. Something which serves to restore; especially, a restorative medicine. Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • restorative — index curative, cure, medicinal, palliative (abating), panacea, remedial, remedy (that which corrects), s …   Law dictionary

  • restorative — c.1400 (adj.), early 15c. (n.); see RESTORATION (Cf. restoration) + IVE (Cf. ive) …   Etymology dictionary

  • restorative — adj *curative, remedial, corrective, sanative Analogous words: stimulating, quickening (see PROVOKE) …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • restorative — ► ADJECTIVE 1) having the ability to restore health, strength, or a feeling of well being. 2) relating to the restoration of a damaged tooth or other part of the body. ► NOUN ▪ a medicine or drink that restores health, strength, or well being.… …   English terms dictionary

  • restorative — [ri stôr′ə tiv] adj. [ME restoratif < MFr < ML restaurativus] 1. of restoration 2. tending to restore or capable of restoring; esp., capable of restoring health, strength, consciousness, etc. n. something that restores; esp., something that …   English World dictionary

  • restorative — I UK [rɪˈstɔːrətɪv] / US [rɪˈstɔrətɪv] adjective formal making you feel strong, healthy, full of energy, or happy again This herb has restorative properties. restorative surgery II UK [rɪˈstɔːrətɪv] / US [rɪˈstɔrətɪv] noun [countable] Word forms… …   English dictionary

  • restorative — re|stor|a|tive1 [ rı stɔrətıv ] adjective FORMAL making you feel strong, healthy, full of energy, or happy again: This herb has restorative properties. restorative surgery restorative re|stor|a|tive 2 [ rı stɔrətıv ] noun count FORMAL something… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • restorative — [[t]rɪstɔ͟ːrətɪv[/t]] restoratives 1) ADJ GRADED Something that is restorative makes you feel healthier, stronger, or more cheerful after you have been feeling tired, weak, or miserable. She opened the door to her bedroom, thinking how… …   English dictionary

  • restorative — 1. Renewing health and strength. 2. An agent that promotes a renewal of health or strength. [L. restauro, to restore] * * * re·stor·ative ri stōr ət iv, stȯr adj of, relating to, or providing restoration <restorative treatment>… …   Medical dictionary

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