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Another word for repair

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• noun (Context 1)

The action, process, or result of restoring something damaged, faulty, or worn to a good working condition.

Usage Example

"The historic bridge was closed for several months to undergo structural repairs."

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restoration
mending
Strong
fix
maintenance
overhaul
renovation

• verb (Context 2)

To restore something damaged, faulty, or worn to a good working condition.

Usage Example

"The technician arrived early this morning to fix the faulty heating system."

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fix
mend
restore
Strong
overhaul
refurbish
renovate
patch

• verb (Context 3)

To set right, rectify, or make amends for a strained relationship, injury, or mistake.

Usage Example

"Both leaders expressed a sincere desire to rectify diplomatic relations between the two nations."

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rectify
remedy
Strong
heal
redress
reconcile
amend

• noun (Context 4)

The relative physical condition or state of something with respect to how well it has been maintained.

Usage Example

"Despite its age, the farmhouse was kept in remarkably good condition by its owners."

Strongest
condition
Strong
state
shape
order
fettle

• verb (Context 5)

To go or betake oneself to a specified place, especially in company or for refuge and relaxation (formal or literary).

Usage Example

"After dinner, the guests repaired to the drawing room for coffee and conversation."

Strongest
retire
Strong
withdraw
adjourn
proceed
resort
remove

Opposites of repair

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of repair varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

disrepair
damage
break
destruction
destroy
worsen
dilapidation
exacerbate
See all opposites of repair

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