mend (Meaning)
mend (n)
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
the act of putting something in working order again
mend (v)
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
heal or recover
mend (v. t.)
To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement; to patch up; to put in shape or order again; to re-create; as, to mend a garment or a machine.
To alter for the better; to set right; to reform; hence, to quicken; as, to mend one's manners or pace.
To help, to advance, to further; to add to.
mend (v. i.)
To grow better; to advance to a better state; to become improved.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mend
mend Sentence Examples
- The diligent seamstress mended the torn hem of the dress with skillful stitches.
- After the storm, the villagers mended their damaged roofs and fences.
- The doctor mended the patient's broken bone with a cast and prescribed medication.
- The charitable organization mended the torn shoes of the homeless children.
- The therapist helped her client mend the wounds of her past.
- The veterinarian mended the injured paw of the dog with antibiotics and a bandage.
- The negotiator mended the broken relationship between the two parties.
- The heartbroken man mended his spirit by spending time with loved ones.
- The teacher mended the shattered confidence of her troubled student.
- The artist mended the cracked vase by carefully gluing the pieces together.
FAQs About the word mend
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment), the act of putting something in working order again, restore by replacing a part or putting t
repair, reconstruct, rebuild, fix, help, overhaul, restore, renovate,patch, adjust
wreck, harm, damage, ruin, flaw, harm, injure, break, spoil, injure
The diligent seamstress mended the torn hem of the dress with skillful stitches.
After the storm, the villagers mended their damaged roofs and fences.
The doctor mended the patient's broken bone with a cast and prescribed medication.
The charitable organization mended the torn shoes of the homeless children.
