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repaired

v.
A2 Elementary US //ɹiˈpɛɹd// UK //ɹɪpˈeəd// re·paired

v. fixed something that was broken or damaged so it works again. You use this when you talk about things like cars, clothes, or even relationships.

v. restored something damaged, faulty, or worn to a good condition. The past tense or past participle of 'repair'; functions transitively when describing the restoration of physical objects or abstract concepts like trust.


SIMPLE

He repaired the broken chair yesterday.

CONTEXTUAL

The technician repaired the server within an hour, allowing the office to resume work without further delay.

COMPLEX

Although the physical structure was quickly repaired after the storm, the community's sense of security took much longer to restore to its previous state.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

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