Meaning of "mend" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MEND

Shortened from amend.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF MEND

mend  [mɛnd]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MEND

Mend is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb mend in English.

WHAT DOES MEND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of mend in the English dictionary

The first definition of mend in the dictionary is to repair. Other definition of mend is to improve or undergo improvement; reform. Mend is also to heal or recover.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO MEND

PRESENT

Present

I mend

you mend

he/she/it mends

we mend

you mend

they mend

Present continuous

I am mending

you are mending

he/she/it is mending

we are mending

you are mending

they are mending

Present perfect

I have mended

you have mended

he/she/it has mended

we have mended

you have mended

they have mended

Present perfect continuous

I have been mending

you have been mending

he/she/it has been mending

we have been mending

you have been mending

they have been mending

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I mended

you mended

he/she/it mended

we mended

you mended

they mended

Past continuous

I was mending

you were mending

he/she/it was mending

we were mending

you were mending

they were mending

Past perfect

I had mended

you had mended

he/she/it had mended

we had mended

you had mended

they had mended

Past perfect continuous

I had been mending

you had been mending

he/she/it had been mending

we had been mending

you had been mending

they had been mending

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will mend

you will mend

he/she/it will mend

we will mend

you will mend

they will mend

Future continuous

I will be mending

you will be mending

he/she/it will be mending

we will be mending

you will be mending

they will be mending

Future perfect

I will have mended

you will have mended

he/she/it will have mended

we will have mended

you will have mended

they will have mended

Future perfect continuous

I will have been mending

you will have been mending

he/she/it will have been mending

we will have been mending

you will have been mending

they will have been mending

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would mend

you would mend

he/she/it would mend

we would mend

you would mend

they would mend

Conditional continuous

I would be mending

you would be mending

he/she/it would be mending

we would be mending

you would be mending

they would be mending

Conditional perfect

I would have mend

you would have mend

he/she/it would have mend

we would have mend

you would have mend

they would have mend

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been mending

you would have been mending

he/she/it would have been mending

we would have been mending

you would have been mending

they would have been mending

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you mend
we let´s mend
you mend

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to mend

Past participle

mended

Present Participle

mending

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «MEND»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «mend» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of mend

ameliorate · amend · better · convalesce · correct · cure · darn · emend · fix · heal · improve · patch · pull through · recover · rectify · recuperate · redress · refit · reform · remedy · renew · renovate · repair · resolve · restore · retouch · revise · settle · sew · sort out · stitch

TRANSLATION OF MEND

Find out the translation of mend to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of mend from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mend» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 修改
• Translator English - Spanish: reparar
• English: mend
• Translator English - Hindi: सुधार
• Translator English - Arabic: يُصْلِحُ
• Translator English - Russian: исправлять
• Translator English - Portuguese: consertar
• Translator English - Bengali: মেরামত করা
• Translator English - French: réparer
• Translator English - Malay: Mend
• Translator English - German: reparieren
• Translator English - Japanese: 直す
• Translator English - Korean: 고치다
• Translator English - Javanese: Mend
• Translator English - Vietnamese: sửa chữa
• Translator English - Tamil: டெரிடா
• Translator English - Marathi: दुरुस्त करणे
• Translator English - Turkish: tamir
• Translator English - Italian: riparare
• Translator English - Polish: naprawić
• Translator English - Ukrainian: ремонтувати
• Translator English - Romanian: a repara
• Translator English - Greek: επιδιορθώνω
• Translator English - Afrikaans: regmaak
• Translator English - Swedish: laga
• Translator English - Norwegian: reparere

10 QUOTES WITH «MEND»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mend.

1

Jane Austen

If things are going untowardly one month, they are sure to mend the next.

2

P. T. Barnum

True economy consists in always making the income exceed the out-go. Wear the old clothes a little longer if necessary; dispense with the new pair of gloves; mend the old dress: live on plainer food if need be; so that, under all circumstances, unless some unforeseen accident occurs, there will be a margin in favor of the income.

3

Clara Barton

I wonder if a soldier ever does mend a bullet hole in his coat?

4

John Burroughs

The spirit of man can endure only so much and when it is broken only a miracle can mend it.

5

James F. Cooper

The disposition of all power is to abuses, nor does it at all mend the matter that its possessors are a majority.

6

Mark Cuban

It is so much easier to be nice, to be respectful, to put yourself in your customers' shoes and try to understand how you might help them before they ask for help, than it is to try to mend a broken customer relationship.

7

Cat Deeley

Nothing gets you to mend your heart quicker than throwing yourself into work.

8

Fergie

I finally found the product that helps mend my damaged hair and prevent breakage. Avon's Advance Techniques Damage Repair 3D Rescue Leave-In Treatment makes it look and feel healthier.

9

Uri Geller

I've just taught thousands of people over the radio in the USA how to mend broken watches and broken house appliances. I am a catalyst or trigger to access these powers.

10

Oliver Goldsmith

A man who leaves home to mend himself and others is a philosopher; but he who goes from country to country, guided by the blind impulse of curiosity, is a vagabond.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MEND»

Discover the use of mend in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mend and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

To Mend the World: Foundations of Post-Holocaust Jewish Thought

"This subtle and nuanced study is clearly Fackenheim's most important book." —Paul Mendes-Flohr "... magnificent in sweep and in execution of detail." —Franklin H. Littell In To Mend the World Emil L. Fackenheim points the way to ...

Emil L. Fackenheim, 1994

I Can Mend Your Broken Heart

Follow the programme, as outlined in the book, and you will not only mend your broken heart but you will be on your way to achieving success in every loving relationship!

Paul McKenna, Hugh Willbourn, 2010

A Time to Mend: Safe Harbors Book One

A Time to Mend is the first novel in the Safe Harbor series. Drawing on the insights of best-selling marriage expert Gary Smalley, the series explores the joys and struggles of marriage, family, and faith.

Sally John, 2008

Peter Leone's Show Jumping Clinic: Success Strategies for ...

The how-to text is accompanied by dozens of inspiring examples from Kristin’s own work and that of other craft bloggers and artisans.

Kimberly S. Jaussi, Peter Leone, 2012

A Heart to Mend

SHE HAS AN OPEN FUTURE Gladys moves to live with an estranged aunt in Lagos and to continue her search for a job.

Myne Whitman, 2009

25 Movies to Mend a Broken Heart: Ebert's Essentials

For those experiencing such a sad eventuality, turn to this e-book only selection of Ebert's Essentials, and consider these reviews of movies to help get you through the heartbreak.

Roger Ebert, 2012

If I Could Mend Your Heart

If I Could Mend Your Heart offers a step toward healing after any loss through an honest acknowledgement of pain, plus gentle words of encouragement, and reflections to expand the soul.

Mary Farr, 2012

How to Mend a Broken Heart: Letting Go and Moving On

Explains how to cope with the feelings of anger, sadness, and depression that often result from the end of a relationship and offers suggestions to promote the healing process

Aleta Koman, 1998

It's Better to Build Boys Than Mend Men

Discusses successful ways to raise boys to be responsible, honest and loving adults.

S. Truett Cathy, Dick Parker, 2004

Derrida on the Mend

"Magliola's exposition of Derrida has been acclaimed as the best in English.

Robert R. Magliola, 1984

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MEND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mend is used in the context of the following news items.

Underweight manatee calf on the mend - WTSP.com

Tampa, Florida -- An orphaned, underweight manatee calf is doing much better after being rescued by an FWC Marine Mammal Biologist ... «WTSP 10 News, Jul 15»

Iran nuclear deal an opportunity to mend strained Turkish-Israeli ties

Iran nuclear deal an opportunity to mend strained Turkish-Israeli ties. Efforts by Israel and Turkey to restore their once strong relationship could ... «BGN NEWS, Jul 15»

allAfrica.com: South Africa: Bulls On the Mend Ahead of Japan Trip

A number of players with long term injuries are on the mend. Pierre Schoeman (knee, August 15), Clyde Davis (medial, July 27) and Ruan ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»

A study has found that an ingredient in marijuana helps mend …

Marijuana has increasingly been used for its medicinal properties, but until now, the drug has mostly been associated with alleviating ... «Quartz, Jul 15»

Marble Falls officer in July 4 boat crash on the mend

AUSTIN — Doctors have transferred a Marble Falls police captain involved in a July 4 boat crash into a physical rehabilitation program, officials ... «The River Cities Sunday Tribune, Jul 15»

Chief on the mend after Friday fall - The Cherokee One Feather

Principal Chief Michell Hicks sustained injuries in a Friday, July 17 afternoon fall from a ladder at his home. He was approximately 11 feet high ... «Cherokee One Feather, Jul 15»

Pacquiao assures Arum right shoulder on the mend | Sports, News …

MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao has assured his promoter, Bob Arum, that all's well and that the Filipino boxing superstar is recovering ... «Philippine Star, Jul 15»

I tried all the apps that are supposed to mend a broken heart | Fusion

I tried all the apps that are supposed to mend a broken heart. Telling Siri you broke up with your boyfriend sucks. by Kristen V. Brown | July 19, ... «Fusion, Jul 15»

Ryan Zimmerman, Anthony Rendon, Jayson Werth all on the mend …

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman reacts after being hit by a pitch as home plate umpire Gabe Morales points to first base ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»

Evesham calls out MEND over property

The 104-unit complex spanning over 13 buildings was constructed by private, nonprofit MEND and partner Conifer Realty. It has received high ... «Burlington County Times, Jul 15»