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repair

[ri-pair] / rɪˈpɛər /
NOUN
restoration, fixing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjustment improvement overhaul reconstruction rehabilitation replacement
STRONG
darn mend patch reformation substitution
WEAK
new part
Antonyms
WEAK
breaking damage destruction harm hurt injury neglect wrecking
VERB
fix, restore
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compensate for correct heal improve mend overhaul patch rebuild recover rectify refurbish remedy renovate retrieve revamp revive
STRONG
darn debug doctor emend recondition redress reform refresh rejuvenate remediate renew retread right settle sew square
WEAK
do up fiddle with give a face-lift make good make up for patch up put back together put in order put right touch up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break damage decline destroy harm hurt injure ruin weaken worsen
STRONG
kill upset
WEAK
maintain remain spoil stay wreck
VERB
leave; retire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
remove
STRONG
apply fare go hie journey move pass proceed process recur refer resort run travel turn wend withdraw
WEAK
betake oneself head for push on set off for
Antonyms
STRONG
cease halt remain stay stop wait
WEAK
break damage destroy hurt injure maintain ruin spoil wreck

Example Sentences

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The chart is still in repair mode following a failed breakout above a double-bottom trigger near $65.52 in December, with price stalling around $70 before pulling back.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

But Mr. MacIntosh, a former Hoosier congressman, seized the opportunity to repair his standing with the president.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Over the next decade, there will be more construction, more repair and remodeling.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Mat Capper, who runs a bike sales and repair business, has moved out of his shop, so a TV production can move in.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

My dad’s company, Duros Construction, does roofing and roof repair all around Chokecherry and Shadbush County.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

Vocabulary lists containing repair

"Mending Wall," by Robert Frost

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Unit 9

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