mend
mend Lexical Profile
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• verb
To repair something that is broken, torn, or damaged so that it is whole or usable again.
"She used a needle and thread to mend the torn hem of her favorite dress."
To resolve or improve a damaged relationship, disagreement, or undesirable situation.
"Both leaders met in neutral territory to mend relations between their two countries."
To heal or regain health and soundness after an injury or illness.
"The doctor assured the athlete that his fractured collarbone would mend completely within six weeks."
• noun
A state of improvement in health, recovery, or general condition (used chiefly in the phrase 'on the mend').
"After a week of rest and medication, her doctor confirmed that she was finally on the mend."
A repaired or stitched area in a piece of clothing, fabric, or other material.
"The tailor worked so skillfully that the mend in the wool coat was barely visible."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Dating to the 12th century, the word comes from Anglo-French 'mender', an aphetic shortening of Old French 'amender' (to correct or set right), which ultimately derives from Latin 'emendare', meaning to free from fault.