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repair1 verb (repaired, repairing) 1 to restore (something damaged or broken) to good working condition. 2 to put right, heal or make up for (some wrong that has been done). noun 1 an act or the process of repairing. 2 a condition or state • in good repair. 3 a part or place that has been mended or repaired. repairable adj. repairer noun.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French reparer, from Latin reparare, from parare to put in order or make ready.
repair2 verb (repaired, repairing) intrans (usually repair to somewhere) old use 1 to go there. 2 to take oneself off there.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French repairer, from Latin repatriare to return to one's homeland, from patria homeland.
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