mend

IPA: mˈɛnd

noun

  • A place, as in clothing, which has been repaired by mending.
  • The act of repairing or recovering.

verb

  • (transitive) To repair (something that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or otherwise damaged)
  • (transitive) To put in a better state; to set right; to reform;
  • To quicken
  • (transitive) To help, to advance, to further; to add to.
  • (intransitive) To grow better; to advance to a better state; to become improved.
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Examples of "mend" in Sentences

  • Radke remains on the mend from a pulled groin muscle.
  • The intent of the mend is to create slack in faster water.
  • Another school that has its program on the mend is Baylor.
  • Will Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag mend their wounded friendship?
  • So, let's see if evidence of the economy on the mend is a golden opportunity or fool's gold.
  • -- "Well, well," quoth the doctor, "I will make it up with your Majesty on these terms, -- as _you mend I'll mend_."
  • The mend is such a major part of line control and can mean the difference between a five fish day and a ten fish day.
  • People dare not let themselves think or feel in this centre of frivolity and folly; they would go mad if they did, and universally commit suicide; for to 'take a thocht and mend' is far from their intention.

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