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Definition mend in British English

mend verb

verb
/mend/
1

to repair a tear or hole in a piece of clothing

Example

These socks need to be mended.

Synonyms and related words
darn do up fix sew mend stitch
1.1

to repair something that is broken or damaged so that it can be used again

Example

The gate needs to be mended so it closes properly.

Synonyms and related words
darn do up fix
2

to do something to end an argument or disagreement

Example

The Secretary of State and Chinese Foreign Minister met in an attempt to mend strained relations.

3

if a bone mends, or if something mends it after it has broken, it grows back together and becomes healthy again

Synonyms and related words
recovery survive recover
3.1

to become well again after an illness or injury

Synonyms and related words
recovery survive recover
Definition mend in British English