Synonyms for

Fix

Verb / fɪks / Another word for fix — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To repair or mend something that is broken or damaged.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

repair mend rectify resolve amend

Informal

mend patch up sort out nail down sort

Literary

restore remedy recompense

Antonyms

break damage harm disrupt spoil ruin destroy

Common collocations

  • fix a problem
  • fix a car
  • fix a date
  • fix a price
  • fix a meal
  • fix a mistake
  • fix the blame

Word family

noun fix
verb fix
adjective fixed
adverb fixedly

Usage note

The word 'fix' has many meanings, including to repair, to set firmly, to prepare, or to influence unfairly. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I am going to fix my toy car.
  2. Can you help me fix this hole in my shirt?
  3. My mom can fix anything around the house.
  4. The mechanic will fix my car tomorrow.
  5. I need to fix my hair before we take a picture.

Quotes

  • I can fix a broken heart, one memory at a time.
  • No matter how many times you break me down, I will not stay broken. I'll keep coming back, stronger than before because I know that in the end, I will fix what was broken.
  • When something is broken, you can fix it. When something is lost, you can find it. But there is nothing worse than when something is stolen.

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