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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