# rectory vs restore

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rectory
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɛktəɹi/ · frequency rank #33,814*
Any of certain residences for clergy members.

### restore
*verb · IPA /ɹɪˈstɔː/ · frequency rank #5,353*
To reestablish, or bring back into existence.

## Source
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