noun
definition
A place, as in clothing, which has been repaired by mending.
definition
The act of repairing.
example
My trousers have a big rip in them and need a mend.
verb
definition
To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement.
example
My trousers have a big rip in them and need mending.
definition
To alter for the better; to set right; to reform; hence, to quicken; as, to mend one's manners or pace.
example
Her stutter was mended by a speech therapist.
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To help, to advance, to further; to add to.
definition
To grow better; to advance to a better state; to become improved.