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re·pair [ ri pér ]

transitive verb (past and past participle re·paired, present participle re·pair·ing, 3rd person present singular re·pairs)

Definition:

1. fix or mend something: to restore something broken or damaged to good condition

repair a flat tire

2. restore relationship: to restore a relationship or friendship by resolving a difficulty or disagreement

3. atone for something: to make amends for something wrong

How can I repair this wrong?

noun (plural re·pairs)

Definition:

1. job of mending something: the process of mending something, or the job that is done in order to achieve this

carry out repairs

2. repaired item: something that has been repaired

3. condition of something: the condition of something with respect to whether it needs mending or fixing

an air conditioner no longer in good repair

[14th century. Via French< Latin reparare< parare "make ready"]

re·pair·a·bil·i·ty [ ri pèrrə bíllətee ] noun

re·pair·a·ble adjective

re·pair·er noun