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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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Such seamless technologies teach us that repair and understanding is not our role and that such proficiency and knowledge is unnecessary.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Online marketing claims these peptides help with, among other things, weight loss, muscle-building, anti-aging, insomnia, tissue repair and sexual dysfunction.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Sparta warned that the timeline would extend further if Gulf infrastructure damage requires significant repair to facilities, including refineries, pipelines and terminals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The problem isn't confined to Wales, with NHS England having an estimated repair and maintenance backlog of £16bn.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

If one of the bonds in its DNA is affected, the cell is likely to repair the damage.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.