restore renovate neglect survive restore v.(1) to return (something) to an earlier or original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc. The crew is trying to restore the old house to its original condition. He restores old paintings. (2) to put or bring (something) back into existence or use Surgery will restore his hearing. The police restored law and order. renovate v. to make changes and repairs (to an old house, building, room, etc.) so that it is back in good condition It’s an old factory that has been renovated as office space. We renovated the kitchen three years ago. renovation n. The restaurant is closed for renovations. neglect v.(1) to fail to take care of or to give attention to (someone or something) The building has been neglected for years. She neglects her child. The city has neglected the teacher shortage for too long. (2) to fail to do (something) The prison guard neglected his duty. —often followed by to+verb He neglected to mention that he was fired. He neglected to sign the check. survive v.(1) to remain alive; to continue to live, exist, or succeed after something bad I don’t see how any creature can survive under those conditions. They survived the crash. This type of plant cannot survive temperatures below freezing. Only a few written records survive from those times. The company survived the recession. (2) to live longer than She survived her husband by only a few years. survival n.Jimmy earns his living by ______ works of art in the museum.