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MEND Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word mend. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word mend. (close relations)
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fix
verb, nounv, n
noun

• informal terms for a difficult situation

• something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug

• the act of putting something in working order again

• an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear

• a determination of the place where something is

verb

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• cause to be firmly attached

• decide upon or fix definitely

• prepare for eating by applying heat

• take vengeance on or get even

• set or place definitely

• kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study

• make fixed, stable or stationary

• make infertile

• influence an event or its outcome by illegal means

• put (something somewhere) firmly

• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

• to be about to do something

repair
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of putting something in working order again

• a formal way of referring to the condition of something

• a frequently visited place

verb

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• make amends for; pay compensation for

• move, travel, or proceed toward some place

• set straight or right

• give new life or energy to

restore
verbv
verb

• return to its original or usable and functioning condition

• get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate

• give or bring back

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• bring back into original existence, use, function, or position

amend
verbv
verb

• make amendments to

• to make better

• set straight or right

correct
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth

• correct in opinion or judgment

adjective satellite

• socially right or correct

• in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

verb

• make right or correct

• make reparations or amends for

• censure severely

• adjust for

• punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

• fall in value

• alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

• treat a defect

improve
verbv
verb

• to make better

• get better

rectify
verbv
verb

• determine the length of

• reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

• bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

• set straight or right

• make right or correct

• convert into direct current

remedy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

verb

• set straight or right

• provide relief for

patch up
verbv
verb

• mend by putting a patch on

• come to terms

bushel
nounn
noun

• a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches

• a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 pecks

verb

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

doctor
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a licensed medical practitioner

• (Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching

• children take the roles of physician or patient or nurse and pretend they are at the physician's office

• a person who holds Ph.D. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution

verb

• alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive

• give medical treatment to

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

fixing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of putting something in working order again

• restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• the sterilization of an animal

• (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body

fixture
nounn
noun

• an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)

• a regular patron

• the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment

• the act of putting something in working order again

heal
verbv
verb

• heal or recover

• get healthy again

• provide a cure for, make healthy again

mending
verb, nounv, n
noun

• garments that must be repaired

• the act of putting something in working order again

patch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small contrasting part of something

• a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

• a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole

• a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

• a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program

• a connection intended to be used for a limited time

• sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

• a protective cloth covering for an injured eye

• a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

verb

• to join or unite the pieces of

• provide with a patch; also used metaphorically

• mend by putting a patch on

• repair by adding pieces

reparation
nounn
noun

• compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

• (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors

• the act of putting something in working order again

• something done or paid in expiation of a wrong

furbish up
verbv
verb

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

touch on
verbv
verb

• refer to or discuss briefly

• be relevant to

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• have an effect upon

Best Hypernyms For MEND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mend, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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ameliorate better improve meliorate amend fix improvement patch repair restore sewing stitchery

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