Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: reparation
IPA transcription: [ɹ,ɛpɚ'eɪʃən]
Pronunciations of reparation
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: reparation, amends
    Meaning: something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make amends"
  • Synonyms: repair, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, reparation
    Meaning: the act of putting something in working order again
  • Synonyms: reparation
    Meaning: (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors; "Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after World War I"
  • Synonyms: reparation
    Meaning: compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury; "an act for which there is no reparation"
Usage examples
  • "Would you take from me my last chance of reparation?" I cried.
  • If I don't like it, I shall prosecute you, and, I trust, obtain full reparation from the courts."
  • The ebb-tide, which had so cruelly delayed us, was now making reparation and delaying our assailants.
  • "It is a weapon upon which I reckoned until now to use against myself in case I should not succeed in obtaining reparation for the crime I have committed.
  • Your fault was that of a warm heart seduced by love, over which reason could have no sway, and your flight-- the action of a soul crying for reparation or for revenge-fully justifies you.
  • For some time there were mutterings of war, but at length diplomacy prevailed. England demanded, among other things, the restoration of the buildings and the land, and full reparation for all losses.
  • Then, according to her custom, she rebuked herself for her pettishness and ingratitude and determined to make a reparation to honest William for the slight she had not expressed to him, but had felt for his piano.
  • As my guest, you are entitled to my protection, and I shall make what reparation is in my power." Then turning to the colored boy who had stood by with mouth and eyes wide open, he said, "Tom, go and saddle and bridle Starlight, and bring him around for this gentleman."
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Rosary, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Marshall Plan, License CC BY-SA 4.0