CEFR B1

mend

verb

Meaning

To repair something that is broken, torn, or damaged.

Examples

She carefully mended the tear in her favorite jeans with a needle and thread.
The mechanic was able to mend the broken engine part, saving them money on a replacement.

Synonyms: fix, repair, patch, restore

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mend (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /mɛnd/

Definition

To repair something that is broken, torn, or damaged.

Examples

She carefully mended the tear in her favorite jeans with a needle and thread.
The mechanic was able to mend the broken engine part, saving them money on a replacement.
After the argument, they tried to mend their friendship by talking things over.

How to Use mend

mend something (collocation): To repair a physical object. — "Can you help me mend this broken chair?"
mend fences (idiom): To restore friendly relations between people. — "After their disagreement, they decided to mend fences and move forward."
on the mend (idiom): Recovering from an illness or injury. — "She's been sick for a week, but now she's finally on the mend."

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