Basic

repair

/rɪˈpɛr/

re · pair rɪ · ˈpɛr

English Definition

v. to fix something that is broken or damaged

中文释义

修理，修复

Significado en Español

reparar, arreglar

한국어 뜻

수리하다, 고치다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sửa chữa, tu sửa

Example Sentence

He repaired the broken chair.

他修好了那把损坏的椅子。

Synonyms

fix mend restore

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “repair”:

A worsen
B damage
C break
D mend

Show answer

D — mend. “repair” means v. to fix something that is broken or damaged

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The skilled mechanic will ______ the broken car engine by tomorrow morning.

A repair
B break
C damage
D ruin

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A — repair. “repair” means v. to fix something that is broken or damaged

Common questions about “repair”

What does “repair” mean?

repair — v. to fix something that is broken or damaged. In Chinese: 修理，修复.

How do you pronounce “repair”?

repair is pronounced /rɪˈpɛr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · pair.

How do you use “repair” in a sentence?

He repaired the broken chair. (他修好了那把损坏的椅子。)

What are synonyms for “repair”?

fix, mend, restore — all close in meaning to repair (v. to fix something that is broken or damaged).

Is “repair” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. repair appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

1720 / 2445

70% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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