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mend

verb

/mɛnd/

Meaning

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

She learned to mend her torn dress.

on the mend

repair, fix, patch, restore, heal

break, damage, ruin

mend clothes, mend shoes, mend a relationship, on the mend

to become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

To support or actively encourage a cause, venture, or aim; to help or encourage the progress or deve...

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.

to see an event happen; to give evidence in court