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REPAIR

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Repair.

How to pronounce repair:

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Repair - as a noun

The act of putting something in working order again

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fixfixingfixturemendmendingreparation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
improvement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A formal way of referring to the condition of something

Example: "The building was in good repair"

A frequently visited place

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hangouthauntresortstamping ground
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
areacountry
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Repair - as a verb

Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

Example: "She repaired her tv set"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
busheldoctorfixfurbish upmendrestoretouch on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorateamendbetterimprovemeliorate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
break

Make amends for; pay compensation for

Example: "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the jews in the third reich"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compensateindemnifyrecompense
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move, travel, or proceed toward some place

Example: "He repaired to his cabin in the woods"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
resort

Set straight or right

Example: "Remedy these deficiencies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amendrectifyremediateremedy

Give new life or energy to

Example: "A hot soup will revive me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
animatequickenreanimaterecreaterenovatereviverevivifyvivify

Example Sentences

"I need to take my car to the repair shop."
"The repair of the damaged roof will cost a lot."
"He specializes in the repair of antique clocks."
"The repair of the broken window is scheduled for tomorrow."
"The repair of the computer took longer than expected."
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Word Game Points

Is REPAIR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, repair is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REPAIR has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is REPAIR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, repair is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REPAIR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is REPAIR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, repair is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REPAIR has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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