■ verb
1》 restore to a sound condition.
↘return to health.
2》 improve: ~ your ways.
3》 add fuel to (a fire).
■ noun a repair in a material.
Phrases
~ ( one's ) fences make peace with a person.
on the ~ improving in health or condition.
Derivatives
~able adjective
~er noun
Origin
ME: shortening of a~ .