REPAIR


Meaning of REPAIR in English

~ 1

■ verb

1》 restore (something damaged, worn, or faulty) to a good condition.

2》 set right (a rift in relations).

■ noun

1》 the action of ~ing.

↘a result of this.

2》 the relative physical condition of an object.

Derivatives

~able adjective

~er noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. reparer , from L. reparare , from re- 'back' + parare 'make ready'.

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~ 2

■ verb ( ~ to ) formal or humorous go to (a place).

■ noun archaic an abode or haunt.

↘frequent or habitual visiting of a place.

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~er , from late L. repatriare (see repatriate ).

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