Synonyms for

Mending

Verb / ˈmendɪŋ / Another word for mending — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged

Synonyms & similar words

break mend heal reparation restore fixture fixing bushel touchon furbishup doctor fix repair repair fix patch restore rebuild recondition rehabilitate renovate revamp service tend rejuvenate renew refresh

Example sentences

  1. I need to mend my torn shirt.
  2. Can you mend this broken vase?
  3. She is mending the fence in the backyard.
  4. He is mending his broken heart.
  5. The mechanic is mending the car engine.

Quotes

  • Mend a quarrel if it is possible, but only if it is possible. - Saint Augustine
  • Mend your speech a little, lest it may mar your fortunes. - William Shakespeare
  • It is mending the broken places in the world that has always been the greatest task of civilization. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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