mend

[mend]

mend Definition

• 1. to repair something that is broken or damaged
• 2. to improve a difficult or damaged situation
• 3. to become better after an illness or injury

Using mend: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He mended the hole in his shirt with a needle and thread.

• Example

  The relationship between the two countries has been mended.

• Example

  Her broken leg took several months to mend.

• Example

  They are trying to mend their friendship after the argument.

mend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mend

• fix
• repair
• restore
• heal
• patch up

Antonyms for mend

• break
• damage
• ruin

Phrases with mend

• on the mend

  recovering from an illness or injury

  Example

  She's been in the hospital for a week, but she's finally on the mend.

• mend fences

  to improve or repair a damaged relationship

  Example

  After their argument, they decided to mend fences and work together again.

• make amends

  to do something to show that you are sorry for something wrong you have done

  Example

  He apologized and offered to make amends for his mistake.

Origins of mend

from Old English 'mendian', meaning 'to repair'

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Summary: mend in Brief

The verb 'mend' [mend] means to repair something that is broken or damaged, to improve a difficult or damaged situation, or to become better after an illness or injury. It can refer to physical objects like clothing or relationships between people. Examples include 'He mended the hole in his shirt with a needle and thread' and 'They are trying to mend their friendship after the argument.' Phrases like 'on the mend' and 'mend fences' extend the meaning of 'mend' to recovery and relationship repair.