Mĕnd1, v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. MENDED; p. pr. & vb. n. MENDING.] [Abbreviated from Fr. amender, It. mendare, from Lat. emendare. See AMEND.]
Sense 1. To repair, as any thing that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay or defacement; to patch up; to put in shape or order again; to re-create.
Sense 2. To restore to a sound or prosperous state; to alter for the better; to set right; to correct; specifically, to quicken; to hasten.
He saw the monster mend his pace. Dryden.
Sense 3. To help; to advance; to further; to improve.
Son, mend the jewel by wearing it. Shak.
Though in some lands the grass is but short, yet it mends garden herbs and fruit. Mortimer.
Synonyms—To improve; help; better; emend; amend; correct; rectify; reform.