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Definitions

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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Twisted and torn by the sudden same-day injuries to their two best players, the Lakers are broken beyond repair.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Key details: Consumers spent more in February on new cars, clothing and auto insurance and repair.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Nonetheless, the price of oil remains considerably higher than before the conflict and analysts say it could take months or even years to repair the damage done to supply capacity in the region.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It will take a while to repair damaged infrastructure in Persian Gulf countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I looked at the watch he had brought in for repair.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom