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MEND

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Mend.

How to pronounce mend:

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Mend - as a noun

Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

Example: "Her stockings had several mends"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patch12

The act of putting something in working order again

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fix13fixing17fixture17mending11repair8reparation12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
improvement20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mend - as a verb

Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

Example: "She repaired her tv set"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bushel11doctor9fix13furbish uprepair8restore7touch on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Heal or recover

Example: "My broken leg is mending"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heal7

Example Sentences

"She used a needle and thread to mend the tear in her dress."
"I need to mend the hole in my sock before I wear them again."
"The carpenter mended the broken chair with glue."
"He tried to mend his relationship with his estranged father."
"The mechanic is working to mend the engine of the car."
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Word Game Points

Is MEND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mend is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MEND has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is MEND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mend is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MEND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is MEND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mend is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MEND has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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