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ESLBeginner Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

"amend" and "mend"

Hello, would someone please tell me what's the difference between "amend" and "mend" ? Thank you in advance!
  

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Amend means to make better or set straight. , Congress may amend the proposed tax bill. Mend means putting together what is torn or broken.

  • Amend means to make better or set straight.
  • , Congress may amend the proposed tax bill.
  • Mend means putting together what is torn or broken.
  • , He mended the fence.
  • Mend also means heal or recover .
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Amend means to make better or set straight. E.g., Congress may amend the proposed tax bill.

Mend means putting together what is torn or broken. E.g., He mended the fence.

Mend also means heal or recover. E.g, The bone mended in a month. The patient is mending well.

I hope this helps you. regards.
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Extremely happy to know. Heartily thanks.

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