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mend

 

[ mend ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to repair

To repair something that is broken or damaged, especially clothes or machinery. It involves fixing the damage and making it whole or functional again.

Synonyms

fix, fix up, patch up, repair, restore

Examples of usage

  • He mended the tear in his shirt.
  • She mended the broken toy.
  • The mechanic mended the car engine.
  • The tailor mended the ripped dress.
  • We need to mend the fence in the backyard.
Context #2 | Noun

a repair

A repair or improvement made to something that is broken or damaged. It refers to the act of fixing or restoring an item to its original condition.

Synonyms

fix, fix up, patch up, repair, restoration

Examples of usage

  • The mending of the roof was necessary after the storm.
  • She did a neat mend on the torn curtains.
  • The mends on the old vase made it look as good as new.

Translations

Translations of the word "mend" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consertar

🇮🇳 मरम्मत करना (marammat karna)

🇩🇪 reparieren

🇮🇩 memperbaiki

🇺🇦 лагодити

🇵🇱 naprawiać

🇯🇵 修理する (shūri suru)

🇫🇷 réparer

🇪🇸 reparar

🇹🇷 tamir etmek

🇰🇷 수리하다 (suri hada)

🇸🇦 إصلاح (islah)

🇨🇿 opravit

🇸🇰 opraviť

🇨🇳 修补 (xiūbǔ)

🇸🇮 popraviti

🇮🇸 laga

🇰🇿 жөндеу (zhöndeu)

🇬🇪 შეკეთება (sheketeba)

🇦🇿 təmir etmək

🇲🇽 reparar

Etymology

The word 'mend' dates back to Middle English and has its roots in the Old English word 'mendan', meaning 'to repair'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not just physical repairs, but also the idea of restoring or improving something. The concept of 'mending' goes beyond fixing what is broken; it also implies a sense of care and attention to detail in making things whole again.

See also: mendable, mended, mender, mendicancy, mending.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,382, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.