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mender

 

[ ˈmɛndər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

repair

A person or thing that mends, repairs, or restores

Synonyms

fixer, repairer, restorer

Examples of usage

  • He is a skilled mender and can fix anything.
  • The mender quickly repaired the torn fabric.
  • She works as a mender in a local tailor shop.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

A person who helps others in resolving emotional or psychological issues

Synonyms

counselor, healer, therapist

Examples of usage

  • She sought the advice of a professional mender to work through her trauma.
  • The therapist acted as a mender for the broken relationships within the family.
Context #3 | Verb

fixing

To repair or restore something to its original state

Synonyms

fix, repair, restore

Examples of usage

  • She mended the rip in her dress with a needle and thread.
  • He mended the broken fence to keep the animals out.

Translations

Translations of the word "mender" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reparador

🇮🇳 मरम्मत करने वाला

🇩🇪 Reparateur

🇮🇩 tukang perbaikan

🇺🇦 ремонтник

🇵🇱 naprawiacz

🇯🇵 修理人 (しゅうりにん)

🇫🇷 réparateur

🇪🇸 reparador

🇹🇷 tamirci

🇰🇷 수리공 (修理工)

🇸🇦 مصلح

🇨🇿 opravář

🇸🇰 opravár

🇨🇳 修理者 (修理者)

🇸🇮 popravljalec

🇮🇸 viðgerðarmaður

🇰🇿 жөндеуші

🇬🇪 შემკეთებელი

🇦🇿 təmirçi

🇲🇽 reparador

Etymology

The word 'mender' originates from the Middle English 'menden', which means 'to repair'. It has evolved over time to encompass not only physical repair but also emotional or psychological healing. The concept of mending has been integral to human society, as people have always sought to fix what is broken, whether it be objects, relationships, or inner turmoil. The role of a mender is crucial in maintaining the balance and well-being of individuals and communities.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,910, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.