mended

[men-did]

mended Definition

• 1. to repair something that is broken or damaged
• 2. to heal or recover from an injury or illness

Using mended: Examples

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

• Example

  She mended the hole in her shirt with a needle and thread.

• Example

  The mechanic mended the car's engine.

• Example

  After a few days of rest, his sprained ankle began to mend.

• Example

  The relationship between the two friends slowly mended over time.

mended Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mended

• fixed
• repaired
• restored
• healed
• recovered
• patched up
• cured

Antonyms for mended

• broken
• damaged
• injured
• ill

Phrases with mended

• mend fences

  to improve or repair a damaged or strained relationship

  Example

  After their argument, they decided to meet and mend fences.

• mend one's ways

  to change one's behavior for the better

  Example

  After being caught stealing, he promised to mend his ways and never do it again.

• make amends

  to make up for a wrong that has been done

  Example

  He apologized for his mistake and tried to make amends by offering to help fix the problem.

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Summary: mended in Brief

'Mended' [men-did] means to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged, or to heal and recover from an injury or illness. It can refer to physical objects like clothes or cars, as well as to people's health or relationships. The phrase 'mend fences' means to improve a damaged relationship, while 'mend one's ways' means to change one's behavior for the better.