restorative
gb/ɹɪstˈɔɹɪtɪv/ us/ɹɪstˈɔɹɪtɪv/
C1
Anglais
felfrissítő, regeneráló, helyreállító, resztoratív, jóvátételi, erősítő, erősítőszer
C1
1
felfrissítő
B1
regeneráló
C1
Schéma d’usage :
a restorative [activity/experience/thing]
A long bath can be surprisingly restorative after a stressful day.
Egy hosszú fürdő meglepően felfrissítő lehet egy stresszes nap után.
She found the quiet walk by the sea deeply restorative.
A tengerparti csendes sétát nagyon feltöltőnek találta.
The doctor emphasized the importance of restorative sleep during recovery.
Exemples pédagogiques
I need a restorative break.
Szükségem van egy felfrissítő szünetre.
Sleep is restorative.
Az alvás regeneráló hatású.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse it with 'restful' (only about rest), but 'restorative' emphasizes recovery or renewal.
Sens
refreshing; gives back strength
Collocations
restorative sleep
|a restorative break
|a restorative weekend
|restorative rest
|restorative time off
|a restorative walk
|restorative holiday
|restorative effect
|restorative experience
|restorative powers
Synonymes
refreshing (More general; often about feeling pleasantly renewed.)
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revitalizing (Stronger; suggests bringing back energy and liveliness.)
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rejuvenating (Often suggests feeling younger or renewed.)
Antonymes
draining (Causing a loss of energy or strength.)
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exhausting (Making you very tired.)
Thèmes
health
|daily_life
|wellbeing
Définition
Something restorative helps you feel strong and well again.
Helping you recover your strength, energy, or good mood after effort, stress, or illness.
C1
2
helyreállító
B2
Schéma d’usage :
restorative [treatment/surgery/work/therapy]
The hospital offers restorative therapy to help patients regain mobility.
A kórház helyreállító terápiát kínál, hogy a betegek visszanyerjék mozgásképességüket.
Restorative work on the building preserved its original features.
Az épületen végzett helyreállítási munkák megőrizték az eredeti jellegzetességeit.
He underwent restorative surgery after the accident.
Exemples pédagogiques
This treatment is restorative.
Ez a kezelés helyreállító hatású.
They did restorative work on the house.
A házon helyreállítási munkákat végeztek.
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with 'preventive' (stopping problems before they happen) rather than fixing existing damage.
Sens
repairing or restoring something damaged
Collocations
restorative treatment
|restorative therapy
|restorative care
|restorative surgery
|restorative work
|restorative procedure
|restorative medicine
|restorative techniques
|restorative services
|restorative rehabilitation
Synonymes
repairing (More concrete and mechanical; less about returning function/health.)
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curative (Focuses on curing disease rather than repairing damage.)
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reparative (Often used in medical/psychological contexts; more formal.)
Antonymes
destructive (Causing damage rather than repairing it.)
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harmful (Producing negative effects on health or condition.)
Thèmes
health
|science
|home
|work
Définition
Restorative means it repairs something and makes it good again.
Intended to repair damage or return something to its original or healthy condition.
C1
3
resztoratív
C1
jóvátételi
C1
Schéma d’usage :
restorative [approach/process/practice]
The school adopted a restorative approach to reduce suspensions.
Az iskola resztoratív megközelítést vezetett be, hogy csökkentse a felfüggesztések számát.
Restorative methods often bring together those harmed and those responsible to agree on steps to repair the damage.
A resztoratív módszerek gyakran összehozzák a sérelmet szenvedetteket és a felelősöket, hogy megállapodjanak a kár jóvátételének lépéseiről.
Some communities use restorative programs to address low-level offenses.
Exemples pédagogiques
They used a restorative approach.
Resztoratív megközelítést alkalmaztak.
Restorative practices can rebuild trust.
A resztoratív gyakorlatok helyreállíthatják a bizalmat.
Erreur fréquente :
Not the same as 'lenient'; restorative approaches can still include accountability and consequences.
Sens
focused on repairing harm and relationships
Collocations
restorative approach
|restorative process
|restorative practices
|restorative conference
|restorative meeting
|restorative principles
|restorative framework
|restorative model
|restorative program
|restorative response
Synonymes
reconciliatory (Emphasizes making peace after conflict; not necessarily structured.)
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repair-focused (Plain-language paraphrase; less established as a term.)
Antonymes
punitive (Focused on punishment rather than repairing harm.)
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retributive (Focused on paying back wrongdoing; common contrast in justice contexts.)
Thèmes
society
|law
|education
|conflict
Définition
Restorative means trying to fix harm and rebuild trust instead of only punishing.
Aiming to repair harm and rebuild relationships, especially by involving the people affected rather than focusing mainly on punishment.
NOM
C1
4
erősítő
B2
erősítőszer
C1
Schéma d’usage :
a restorative; restoratives
After the hike, he poured himself a small restorative and sat by the fire.
A túra után töltött magának egy kis erősítőt, és leült a tűz mellé.
She recommended a mild herbal restorative to help him regain his appetite.
Egy enyhe gyógynövényes erősítőszert ajánlott neki, hogy visszatérjen az étvágya.
The menu offered hot broth as a restorative for anyone feeling under the weather.
Exemples pédagogiques
He drank a restorative.
Ivott egy erősítőt.
This tonic is a restorative.
Ez a tonik afféle erősítő.
Erreur fréquente :
Less common in everyday conversation than the adjective; learners may overuse it where 'tonic' or 'pick-me-up' is more natural.
Sens
a drink or medicine that restores strength
Collocations
a restorative drink
|a restorative tonic
|a herbal restorative
|take a restorative
|offer a restorative
|an evening restorative
|a restorative for colds
|natural restoratives
Synonymes
tonic (Common alternative; often a drink believed to improve health.)
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pick-me-up (More informal; often coffee or something energizing.)
Antonymes
stimulant (Boosts energy immediately rather than restoring strength over time.)
Thèmes
health
|food_and_drink
Définition
A restorative is something you take to feel strong again.
Something, especially a drink or medicine, believed to help someone regain strength or feel better.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
restorative
API
GB/ɹɪstˈɔɹɪtɪv/
US/ɹɪstˈɔɹɪtɪv/
Syllabes et accentuation
res - tor - at - ive (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tor)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: restorative
Noun
- Base: restorative
- Plural: restoratives
Expressions
restorative dentistry
1/ɹɪstˈɔɹɪtɪv dˈɛntɪstɹi/
fixed phrase
technical
dentistry that repairs teeth
Restorative dentistry fixes damaged teeth.
Exemples
- The clinic specializes in restorative dentistry, including crowns and implants.
- After the accident, he needed restorative dentistry to repair several teeth.
- Restorative dentistry can improve both function and appearance.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He needs restorative dentistry.
- This treatment is restorative dentistry.
restorative justice
1/ɹɪstˈɔɹɪtɪv d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
fixed phrase
justice focused on repairing harm
Restorative justice tries to fix the harm done, not only punish.
Exemples
- The city expanded restorative justice programs for first-time offenders.
- Restorative justice can include facilitated meetings between victims and offenders when both agree.
- Supporters argue that restorative justice reduces reoffending by emphasizing accountability.
Exemples pédagogiques
- They support restorative justice.
- Restorative justice helps repair harm.
restorative practices
1/ɹɪstˈɔɹɪtɪv pɹˈæktɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
methods to repair harm in communities
Restorative practices are ways to solve conflict by repairing harm and rebuilding trust.
Exemples
- The district trained teachers to use restorative practices to handle conflict.
- Restorative practices often involve guided conversations and agreements about repair.
- Some workplaces use restorative practices after incidents of harassment or misconduct.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Our school uses restorative practices.
- Restorative practices can reduce conflict.
restorative sleep
1/ɹɪstˈɔɹɪtɪv slˈip/
fixed phrase
sleep that truly refreshes
Restorative sleep is sleep that makes you feel better and rested.
Exemples
- Stress can make it hard to get restorative sleep.
- Limiting caffeine late in the day may improve restorative sleep.
- After a week of travel, he finally had a night of restorative sleep.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I need restorative sleep.
- Good sleep is restorative.
restorative yoga
1/ɹɪstˈɔɹɪtɪv jˈoʊɡə/
fixed phrase
gentle yoga for deep relaxation
Restorative yoga is gentle yoga that helps you relax and recover.
Exemples
- She goes to restorative yoga on Sunday evenings to unwind.
- The studio offers restorative yoga classes for people recovering from injury.
- In restorative yoga, props like bolsters and blankets help support the body.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I do restorative yoga.
- We have a restorative yoga class.