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Having been fixed
“Guenette, who was driving his repaired car after a practice crash, will go straight to the Last Chance race.”
Being farther along in development or quality
More suitable or effective for a given need
To have contributed in some way to
Past tense for to fix or repair something
“He would ingratiate himself with the locals, offering to repair their broken musical instruments.”
(of a cloth or fabric) Past tense for to stitch or sew up
“The skilled seamstress would repair my torn favorite dress in no time.”
Past tense for to put right (an unwelcome situation)
“The goodwill of our people sustains us as we rebuild our city and repair our spirits.”
Past tense for to make amends for (damage done)
“He bought his wife a Chanel handbag, attempting to repair any damage their heated argument may have caused to their marriage.”
Past tense for to return to a former condition of health or vigor
“It may take some time to repair your energy levels after a nasty bout with the flu.”
Past tense for to transfer oneself to another place, especially in the company of others
“I heard the visitors repair to their chambers.”
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