mends Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
    mend; darn; patch.
    • her stockings had several mends
  2. noun the act of putting something in working order again
    repair; reparation; fixing; fix; mending; fixture; mend.
  3. verb restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
    repair; touch on; doctor; fix; furbish up; restore; mend; bushel.
    • She repaired her TV set
    • Repair my shoes please
  4. verb heal or recover
    mend; heal.
    • My broken leg is mending

WordNet


Mends noun
Definitions
  1. See Amends. Obs. Shak.

Webster 1913