Repair Definition & Meaning
repair
- noun
- the act of putting something in working order again
- a formal way of referring to the condition of something; "the building was in good repair"
- a frequently visited place
- verb
- restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"
- make amends for; pay compensation for; "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"
- move, travel, or proceed toward some place; "He repaired to his cabin in the woods"
- set straight or right; "remedy these deficiencies"; "rectify the inequities in salaries"; "repair an oversight"
- give new life or energy to; "A hot soup will revive me"; "This will renovate my spirits"; "This treatment repaired my health"
"Repair" in song lyrics
See how repair is used in real songs:
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"Put the microphone in a shop for repair"
Akbar — Those Who Say -
"Now it's broken into pieces beyond repair"
Donald-D — A Letter I'll Never Send -
"apologize for the lives you could never repair"
Elemental Zazen — Hanging by a Thread
Words that rhyme with repair
Usage tips for "repair"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "repair" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for repair to find words that pair well.