mend

Definition

  • verb: to make (something broken or damaged) usable again
  • verb: to free from faults or defects
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: re-create, reform, recover

Examples

  • After the election, he spent a lot of time 'mending' political 'fences'.

  • We've 'mended' our differences [=stopped arguing] and agreed on a plan.

  • Only time can 'mend' a broken heart. [=make someone stop being sad]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -More than anything. -I did. It's just.... We did what Gandalf wanted,didn't we? We got the Ring this far,to Rivendell. And I thought... ...seeing as how you're on the mend,we'd be off soon. Off home. You are right,Sam. We did what we set out to do. The Ring will be safe in Rivendell. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • (..) Nothing,Frodo. Frodo! -Sam. -Bless you,you're awake! Sam has hardly left your side. We were that worried about you. Weren't we,Mr. Gandalf? By the skills of Lord Elrond,you're beginning to mend. Welcome to Rivendell,Frodo Baggins. -Bilbo! -Hello,Frodo,my lad. Bilbo. "There and Back Again: (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring