Synonyms for
Repairing
Definition
Restoring something to a good condition after damage or wear.
Synonyms & similar words
compensate
restore
repair
revive
recompense
mend
break
resort
fix
quicken
bushel
animate
vivify
remediate
renovate
reanimate
remedy
amend
revivify
indemnify
recreate
doctor
rectify
fixing
mending
restoring
rehabilitating
revamping
renewing
refurbishing
renovating
overhauling
servicing
maintaining
remedying
correcting
healing
curing
rebuilding
reconstructing
redressing
amending
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- repairing the damage
- repairing the car
- repairing the roof
- repairing the computer
- repairing the relationship
- repairing the economy
- repairing the fence
Word family
Usage note
The word 'repairing' is often used for fixing physical objects or systems. For abstract concepts like relationships or economies, 'restoring' or 'rebuilding' might be more appropriate.
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Example sentences
- The handyman was repairing the leaky faucet.
- She spent the weekend repairing her bicycle.
- The repairman is repairing the broken window.
- He is repairing the relationship with his friend.
- The mechanic spent all day repairing the engine.
Quotes
Repairing is like making art.
There is always something to be repaired.
Repairing a broken heart takes time.