mends
Meanings
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Verb
Repair or restore (something that is damaged or broken).
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Verb
Make amends for a mistake or wrong.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mendsends , tends , lends
Variants
List of all variants of mends that leads to same resultmend , mendable , mended , mender , menders , mending , mends , on the mend
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).mended, mending
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to heal' or 'to make whole'. The Old English word 'mendan' meant 'to heal' or 'to cure'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'mend' is related to the word 'heal'.
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The past tense and past participle of the verb 'mend' is 'mended'.
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The word 'mend' is often used in the context of making amends or repairing relationships.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
repair: The action of fixing or restoring something that is damaged or broken.
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restoration: The process of returning something to its original condition or appearance.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'mend' has been used in various contexts, such as in poetry to signify repair or restoration, and in prose to mean making amends for mistakes or wrongs.
How to Memorize "mends"
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visualize
- Visualize the process of repairing or restoring an object, such as a broken vase being glued back together.
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associate
- Associate the word 'mend' with the idea of repairing or making something better.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Mend Means Make Better' to remember the meaning of the word.
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