mend

mend · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To repair something that is broken or damaged.

  2. 2.

    To heal or recover from an injury or illness.

  3. 3.

    To improve a relationship or situation.

Related words

Antonyms: break, damage
See also: fix, heal, repair
Synonyms: fix, repair, restore

Etymology

Shortened form of amend, from Old French amender, meaning "to correct" or "to improve."