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Definition of mender

mender

/ˈmɛndər/
men · der
Plural:menders
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• noun

1

A person who repairs or restores broken, torn, or damaged items, such as garments, shoes, or household goods.

Example

"The skilled textile mender carefully wove new threads into the vintage tapestry so the tear was nearly invisible."

2

A person or thing that heals, reconciles, or improves a damaged relationship, situation, or emotional state.

Example

"Throughout her diplomatic career, she was respected as a patient mender of fractured alliances."

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• Rhymes for mender

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'mend' (an aphetic shortening of Anglo-Norman 'amender', from Latin 'emendare', meaning 'to free from fault') combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mender. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mender
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