* Formal: The government announced plans to repatriate the ancient artifacts to their country of origin.
* Neutral: After years of living abroad, she decided to repatriate and return to her home country.
* Negative: The company was criticized for its attempt to repatriate profits from overseas operations to avoid taxes.
* Specific: The soldiers were repatriated to their families after the war ended.
The word "repatriate" can also be used in a more metaphorical sense, such as:
* Figurative: She felt a deep need to repatriate her memories of her childhood.
The context of the sentence will determine the specific meaning of "repatriate."