mend
word
/ˈmɛnd/
mend
/mˈɛnd/
mend
Definition
To repair something that is broken, damaged, or torn. It can also mean to improve or make something better, such as a relationship.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal or old-fashioned for clothes/textiles; 'fix' and 'repair' are more common for machines. 'Mend a relationship' is figurative for making peace. Often used in UK English for minor repairs.
Spanish: arreglar - reparar - remendarPortuguese (BR): consertar - remendar - repararPortuguese (PT): consertar - remendar - repararChinese (Simplified): 修理 - 修补Chinese (Traditional): 修理 - 修補Hindi: मरम्मत करना - सुधारनाArabic: يصلح - يرمم - يرقعBengali: মেরামত করা - সারানো - জোড়া লাগানোRussian: чинить - исправлять - поправлятьJapanese: 直す - 修繕する - 修復するVietnamese: sửa chữa - vá - hàn gắnKorean: 수리하다 - 고치다 - 회복하다Turkish: onarmak - tamir etmek - düzeltmekUrdu: مرمت کرنا - ٹھیک کرنا - جوڑناIndonesian: memperbaiki - menjahit (pakaian) - memperbaiki hubungan
Example Sentences
The doctor said my arm will mend soon.
basic
It's never too late to mend a friendship.
natural
He tried to mend things after the argument.
natural
Give me a few minutes to mend this before we leave.
natural
She can mend the hole in your shirt.
basic
I need to mend my broken glasses.
basic