mend (n.)

  1. sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment); her stockings had several mends

    [ Syn: patch , darn ]

  2. the act of putting something in working order again

    [ Syn: repair , fix , fixing , fixture , mending , reparation ]

    mend (v.)

  1. restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; She repaired her TV set; Repair my shoes please

    [ Syn: repair , fix , bushel , doctor , furbish up , restore , touch on ]

  2. heal or recover; My broken leg is mending

    [ Syn: heal ]

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