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Doctor (Verb)

Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The seamstress was able to doctor a torn hem quickly and inexpensively.
The mechanic tried to doctor the broken engine but ultimately had to replace it.
After a nasty spill the artist had to doctor the damaged canvas before displaying it.
She took the time to doctor her shoes and even reattached a loose sole.
Skilled hands carefully doctor the torn pages to restore the historic book.

Give medical treatment to.

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The nurse was trained to doctor the wounds of injured patients before they were taken to the hospital.
The Red Cross team was able to doctor the people trapped in the earthquake-ravaged area until further medical help arrived.
The paramedics were on the scene to doctor the victims of the car accident immediately.
The doctor on board the ship was able to doctor the sailor who had fallen ill from food poisoning.
The experienced EMTs knew just how to doctor the football player who had suffered an injury during the game.

Alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive; "Sophisticate rose water with geraniol".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The laboratory technicians were accused of doctoring the test results to get a more favorable outcome.
The scandal revealed that the company had been doctoring its financial reports for years.
The team was caught doctoring the footage to make the new product seem more impressive.
The retailer was accused of doctoring the expiration dates on the food to sell it at full price.
Some perfumes have been known to doctor rose water with added ingredients like geraniol.