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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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Neutrophils are essential for fighting infections and aiding tissue repair, but they can also contribute to damage under certain conditions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Subsequently, the air force sought to fine the wingman pilot 880 million won to cover the full amount of the repair costs.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

"The school was also damaged in the previous war and we were unable to repair it," she said, referring to the 2024 conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

It will take at least that long to begin to repair it.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

“We have a man’s watch here that’s giving us trouble. We can’t find anyone to repair it. For one thing, the face is very old-fashioned. . . .”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Vocabulary lists containing repair

"Mending Wall," by Robert Frost

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Unit 9

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