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mended

The correct spelling is mended.

How to pronounce mended

verb

Say it like: Men-ded

The correct spelling is mended. To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement. For example: "My trousers have a big rip in them and need mending."

Usage Examples

My trousers have a big rip in them and need mending.

Her stutter was mended by a speech therapist.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement.
  2. 2.To alter for the better; to set right; to reform; hence, to quicken; as, to mend one's manners or pace.
  3. 3.To help, to advance, to further; to add to.
  4. 4.To grow better; to advance to a better state; to become improved.

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