mend meaning and definition

MEND noun

Definition of mend (noun)

1. sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
   • "her stockings had several mends"
   • synonyms: darn, patch
2. the act of putting something in working order again
   • synonyms: fix, fixing, fixture, mending, repair, reparation

MEND verb

Definition of mend (verb)

1. restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
   • "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"
   • synonyms: bushel, doctor, fix, furbish up, repair, restore, touch on
   • antonym: break
2. heal or recover
   • "My broken leg is mending"
   • synonyms: heal