REPAIRING Synonyms
There are 35 hypernyms of the word repairing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for REPAIRING
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fixing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of putting something in working order again • restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place • the sterilization of an animal • (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body | ||||||||
mending | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • garments that must be repaired • the act of putting something in working order again | ||||||||
patching | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it | ||||||||
rebuilding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • building again | ||||||||
renewing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • tending to impart new life and vigor to | ||||||||
servicing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of mating by male animals | ||||||||
correcting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth • correct in opinion or judgment adjective satellite • socially right or correct • in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure verb • make right or correct • make reparations or amends for • censure severely • adjust for • punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience • fall in value • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • treat a defect | ||||||||
overhauling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • periodic maintenance on a car or machine • the act of improving by renewing and restoring verb • travel past • make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to | ||||||||
rectifying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • determine the length of • reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities • bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one • set straight or right • make right or correct • convert into direct current | ||||||||
refurbishing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • make brighter and prettier | ||||||||
rehabilitating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute • reinstall politically • restore to a state of good condition or operation | ||||||||
rejuvenating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land • develop youthful topographical features • make younger or more youthful • get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate • become young again | ||||||||
remedying | verbv | |||||||
noun • act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil • a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain verb • set straight or right • provide relief for | ||||||||
renovating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • restore to a previous or better condition • make brighter and prettier • give new life or energy to | ||||||||
restoring | verbv | |||||||
verb • return to its original or usable and functioning condition • get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate • give or bring back • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • bring back into original existence, use, function, or position | ||||||||
revamping | verbv | |||||||
verb • to patch up or renovate; repair or restore • provide (a shoe) with a new vamp | ||||||||
fix | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • informal terms for a difficult situation • something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug • the act of putting something in working order again • an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear • a determination of the place where something is verb • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • cause to be firmly attached • decide upon or fix definitely • prepare for eating by applying heat • take vengeance on or get even • set or place definitely • kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study • make fixed, stable or stationary • make infertile • influence an event or its outcome by illegal means • put (something somewhere) firmly • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • to be about to do something | ||||||||
mend | verbv | |||||||
noun • sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) • the act of putting something in working order again verb • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • heal or recover | ||||||||
resort | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hotel located in a resort area • a frequently visited place • something or someone turned to for assistance or security • act of turning to for assistance verb • have recourse to • move, travel, or proceed toward some place | ||||||||
amend | verbv | |||||||
verb • make amendments to • to make better • set straight or right | ||||||||