Make attractive object, and repair on a regular basis (6)
I believe the answer is:
endear
'make attractive' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'object and repair on a regular basis' is the wordplay.
'object' becomes 'end' (both can mean a goal or purpose).
'and' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'on a regular basis' indicates alternate letters.
The alternating letters of 'repair' are 'ear'.
'end'+'ear'='ENDEAR'
(Other definitions for endear that I've seen before include "Win over" , "Cause to like" , "Neared (anag.)" , "Make attractive or lovable" , "Give popularity to" .)