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The act by which something is repaired or renewed
“It is the time reserved for the building of things inside, the fixing of small things broken, and the mending of tools and furniture.”
A return, or the process of returning, to health
“He could feel the slow mending of his bones and muscles, and the restoration of his strength both physical and metaphysical.”
The action or process of correcting something
The resolution of differences in views, opinions or attitudes
The action of the verb to sew
Recovering one's health and strength after a period of illness
Recuperative or having the essence of healing
Present participle for to fix or repair something
“The team was unable to mend the broken machine in time to compete in race one.”
Present participle for to make changes to correct an error or mistake
“You can mend your mistakes of under-design, while those of over-design must stand as monuments to our unreasonable insistence upon luxury when necessity should be the yardstick.”
Present participle for to recover or improve, especially from an injury or illness
“Broken bones will mend but the damaging effects of negative words have to be dealt with and uprooted from our soul and discarded in the proper way.”
Present participle for to add fuel to (a fire)
“The juices of the meat, by this mode of roasting, help to mend the fire, and indeed the people seem to think that they are fit for nothing else.”
Present participle for to atone or make amends for
“Would it make any difference, If I turned back to mend my transgressions?”
Present participle for to sew or stitch up a torn fabric or garment
“Detached from our heads, hair can be used to mend garments, to darn holes in stockings.”
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