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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 move brings about the unification of the Repair Bloc, enabling all efforts to be focused on leading Israel toward the necessary repair," he wrote on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Their focus was on signals related to blood vessel stability and repair.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

Every frequent flier recognizes the frustration of flights getting pushed back 15 minutes, then another 15 minutes, knowing it will take a full hour to find someone to repair that broken toilet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

"So, we go to the DHM in Kathmandu every year to request them to repair and maintain the early warning system but that has been of no use."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

At last the German attack planes flew away again, leaving the women of the 46th to repair the damage and help their friends who had been wounded.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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"Mending Wall," by Robert Frost

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