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- pronunciation:
- rih
peIr
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
repairs, repairing, repaired |
| definition 1: |
to restore to a sound state or condition following damage or injury.
The plumber repaired the leaking pipes.The skin can often repair itself.Time repaired their friendship.
- synonyms:
- fix, mend, rebuild, recondition, remedy, service
- antonyms:
- damage, impair, ruin
- similar words:
- condition, doctor, heal, patch, reconstruct, redo, remake, renovate, restore, right
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| definition 2: |
to compensate or make amends for.
He finally repaired his long-standing debt.- synonyms:
- redeem, redress, satisfy
- similar words:
- atone, expiate, make up, right
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| definition 3: |
to correct or set right; rectify.
I will repair the errors in the document.It took months to repair the damage to the paintings.- synonyms:
- adjust, correct, mend, patch up, rectify, redress, right, straighten
- similar words:
- remedy
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| related words: |
adjust, correct, heal, improve, overhaul, renew, touch |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of restoring to a workable or functional order.
The repair of the building was completed within six months.The car is in need of repair again.- synonyms:
- fixing, mending, reconstruction, renovation, restoration
- antonyms:
- damage
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| definition 2: |
(usu. pl.) an instance of repairing.
The repairs on the house were costly.
- synonyms:
- mend
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| definition 3: |
general condition.
Leave the house in good repair.- synonyms:
- adjustment, condition, order, shape
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| related words: |
improvement, maintenance, overhaul, trim |
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| derivations: |
repairable (adj.), repairer (n.) |
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