Synonyms for repair

Synonyms for (noun) repair

Synonyms: repair, reparation, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending

Definition: the act of putting something in working order again

Similar words: improvement

Definition: the act of improving something

Usage: their improvements increased the value of the property


Synonyms: hangout, haunt, repair, resort, stamping ground

Definition: a frequently visited place

Similar words: area, country

Definition: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

Usage: it was a mountainous area; Bible country


Synonyms: repair

Definition: a formal way of referring to the condition of something

Usage: the building was in good repair

Similar words: condition, status

Definition: a state at a particular time

Usage: a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations


Synonyms for (verb) repair

Synonyms: revive, revivify, recreate, renovate, repair, quicken, reanimate, vivify, animate

Definition: give new life or energy to

Usage: A hot soup will revive me; This will renovate my spirits; This treatment repaired my health

Similar words: stimulate, brace, arouse, energise, energize, perk up

Definition: cause to be alert and energetic

Usage: Coffee and tea stimulate me; This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate


Synonyms: rectify, remediate, remedy, repair, amend

Definition: set straight or right

Usage: remedy these deficiencies; rectify the inequities in salaries; repair an oversight

Similar words: rectify, right, correct

Definition: make right or correct

Usage: Correct the mistakes; rectify the calculation


Synonyms: doctor, bushel, touch on, furbish up, fix, repair, restore, mend

Definition: restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

Usage: She repaired her TV set; Repair my shoes please

Similar words: meliorate, improve, ameliorate, amend, better

Definition: to make better

Usage: The editor improved the manuscript with his changes


Synonyms: repair, resort

Definition: move, travel, or proceed toward some place

Usage: He repaired to his cabin in the woods

Similar words: go, locomote, travel, move

Definition: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

Usage: How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus; The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect; The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell; news travelled fast


Synonyms: indemnify, recompense, repair, compensate

Definition: make amends for; pay compensation for

Usage: One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich; She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident

Similar words: pay

Definition: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

Usage: I paid four dollars for this sandwich; Pay the waitress, please


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