repair
Translation
to repair, to fix, to mend
Examples
He knows how to repair cars.
He knows how to repair cars.
Can you repair this broken chair?
Can you repair this broken chair?
Grammar Patterns
to repair ((sth.)) I need to repair my bike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fix, mend
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (again) + 'parare' (to make ready). So, 'to make ready again'.
Memory Tips
Think of having to 're-pair' two broken pieces to make them whole again.