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repair

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of repair

a state of being or fitness

the dining table is in good repair, so you won't need to refinish it

Synonyms of repair

condition, estate, fettle, form, health, keeping, kilter, nick [British], order, shape, trim

Words Related to repair

practice (also practise)

pass, phase, stage

footing, picture, posture, scene, situation, status

Near Antonyms of repair

disorder, disrepair

repair

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of repair

1 to bring back to a former condition or vigor

it will take some time to repair your energy after a bout with the flu

Synonyms of repair

freshen, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, restore, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify

Words Related to repair

make over, overhaul, reclaim, recondition, reconstitute, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, remake, remodel, renovate

refill, replenish, resupply

modernize, update

2 to put into good shape or working order again

having trouble finding someone who repairs audio components

Synonyms of repair

doctor, fix, mend, patch, recondition, renovate, revamp

Words Related to repair

fix up, furbish, overhaul, rebuild, reconstruct, refurbish

aid, cure, heal, help

condition, prepare, ready

care (for), maintain, service

freshen, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, restore, revitalize, revive

adjust, correct, modify, rectify, redress, reform, right

ameliorate, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate

Near Antonyms of repair

blemish, break, damage, deface, disfigure, flaw, harm, hurt, impair, injure, mar, ruin, spoil, vandalize, wreck

cripple, disable, maim, mangle, mutilate

Synonym Discussion of repair

mend, repair, patch, rebuild mean to put into good order something that is injured, damaged, or defective. mend implies making whole or sound something broken, torn, or injured.

- mended the torn dress

repair applies to the fixing of more extensive damage or dilapidation.

- repaired the back steps

patch implies an often temporary fixing of a hole or break with new material.

- patch worn jeans

rebuild suggests making like new without completely replacing.

- a rebuilt automobile engine

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