not to have it repaired vs to not have it repaired

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Not to have it repaired" is more formal and emphasizes the decision not to repair something, while "to not have it repaired" is more commonly used in everyday speech and writing.

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not to have it repaired

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts to emphasize the decision not to repair something.

This phrase is typically used in formal writing or speech to express a deliberate choice or decision not to repair something.

Examples:

I have decided not to have it repaired.
It is not necessary to have it repaired at this time.
Not to have it repaired would be the best option in this case.

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If it's the toilet, we can have it repaired.
I need it repaired as soon as possible.
I got it repaired, Hale.
You might give me your broach so I can have it repaired.
I paid to get it repaired - then it broke again.
We need to have it repaired properly.
It looks good because I had it repaired.
I had it repaired for good reason, and two of them are in the waiting room.
I think it would be a very good idea to have it repaired before he gets home.
You broke it so that you could have it repaired.
I've just had it repaired, and he destroys it.
I want to have it repaired and leave by it.
We've been intending to have it repaired.
As long as you get it repaired within 48 hours, it won't be a problem.
Now I get it repaired at bike and watch shops.
Jamie... removed the bronze bell from the tower to have it repaired, but the one that was returned is evidently of much lesser value.
And I want it repaired, but I can't hire you.
He'll probably just have it repaired for you.
Unfortunately, I had a puncture in my wheelchair this morning and that is what delayed my arrival - I had to get it repaired.
I'll pay you double what you normally get, if you'll have it repaired by tonight.

Alternatives:

to leave it unrepaired
to forgo repairs
to opt against repair
to abstain from repair
to refrain from repairing it

to not have it repaired

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday speech and writing to indicate the decision not to repair something.

This phrase is more commonly used in informal contexts to express the choice of not repairing something.

Examples:

I've decided to not have it repaired.
She chose to not have it repaired right away.
It's better to not have it repaired at this time.

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If it's the toilet, we can have it repaired.
I need it repaired as soon as possible.
I got it repaired, Hale.
You might give me your broach so I can have it repaired.
I paid to get it repaired - then it broke again.
We need to have it repaired properly.
It looks good because I had it repaired.
I had it repaired for good reason, and two of them are in the waiting room.
I think it would be a very good idea to have it repaired before he gets home.
You broke it so that you could have it repaired.
I've just had it repaired, and he destroys it.
I want to have it repaired and leave by it.
We've been intending to have it repaired.
As long as you get it repaired within 48 hours, it won't be a problem.
Now I get it repaired at bike and watch shops.
Jamie... removed the bronze bell from the tower to have it repaired, but the one that was returned is evidently of much lesser value.
And I want it repaired, but I can't hire you.
He'll probably just have it repaired for you.
Unfortunately, I had a puncture in my wheelchair this morning and that is what delayed my arrival - I had to get it repaired.
I'll pay you double what you normally get, if you'll have it repaired by tonight.

Alternatives:

not to repair it
to leave it as is
to skip the repair
to avoid fixing it
to let it remain unrepaired

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not to have it repaired vs to not have it repaired