mend — to repair something that is broken or damaged
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to repair something that is broken or damaged
Pronunciation (IPA): /mend/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can mend anything with just a needle and thread.
- He tried to mend his reputation by buying everyone pizza.
- The company is working hard to mend its relationship with customers.
mend
VERB[/mend/]
to repair something that is broken or damaged
A mend of a torn toy as the tailor carefully restores it
With tender hands that mend and tend, broken pieces blend and send love without end
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'mendan' meaning to repair or restore, likely related to Proto-Germanic '*mandjan'. The word has Germanic roots and is cognate with Old Saxon 'mendan' and Old High German 'menten'.
Breakdown
Single morpheme word with no productive prefix or suffix: mend (to repair) - from Old English root meaning to make whole or restore
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother can mend anything with just a needle and thread.”
“He tried to mend his reputation by buying everyone pizza.”
“The company is working hard to mend its relationship with customers.”
“After the argument, they decided to mend their friendship over coffee.”
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