To restore (a person) to a position or office previously held, to reinstate; especially to restore (a deposed minister) to the ministry. Formerly also with † in, † to.

To restore to a former legal status; especially to restore (a person) to his or her right to defend a case, typically after a decree in absence has been granted. Frequently against a previous judgment. Formerly also with † to. Formerly also †without object. Usually in passive.

To give as a reply; to answer. Also without object: to reply. rare after 17th century.