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Grandpa helped mend the torn kite.
What does Mend mean?
Mend means fix or repair.
Dictionary definition
to repair something that is broken, torn, or damaged.
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The tailor can mend a small hole in the jacket.
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The story shows how kind words can help mend a friendship.
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What does mend mean?
Mend means mend means fix or repair.
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Repair is close in meaning to mend.
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MeaningMend means fix or repair.
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mend
verb
mends
Repairs now or often.
verb
mended
Repaired in the past.
verb
mending
Repairing now.
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