Make amends for; pay compensation for; "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich"; "She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

The company tried to repair the public's faith in them after the scandal by releasing a statement of apology and promising to make changes.
Her attempt to repair the damage done to her friendship by making a heartfelt apology and small gift was successful.
No amount of money could ever repair the trauma he experienced during his years in captivity.
It's impossible for him to repair his damaged reputation after such a major scandal broke out in the media.
The government has been working to repair the economic consequences of the war on the local community through rebuilding efforts.

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Reparation (noun)

Meaning⁴

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

Classification

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

Examples

The local handyman was hired to repair the broken door in the community center.
The mechanic took apart the engine to repair the damaged piston ring.
She spent the afternoon sewing and repair the torn pages of her favorite book.
If you want the shoes to last longer, have them repair at a cobbler's workshop.
The volunteers helped repair a section of the broken retaining wall along the dam.