Meaning & Definition of Mend in English
English⟶
Mend
/mɛnd/
noun
1. Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
- "Her stockings had several mends"
synonym:
- mend,
- patch,
- darn
2. The act of putting something in working order again
synonym:
- repair,
- fix,
- fixing,
- fixture,
- mend,
- mending,
- reparation
verb
1. Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
- "She repaired her tv set"
- "Repair my shoes please"
synonym:
- repair,
- mend,
- fix,
- bushel,
- doctor,
- furbish up,
- restore,
- touch on
2. Heal or recover
- "My broken leg is mending"
synonym:
- mend,
- heal
Examples of using
Yeah, right, he'll mend his ways. When Hell freezes over.
Can you mend these shoes for me?
It is never too late to mend.