Alter and Mend

Alter

Alter verb - To make different in some way.

Mend and alter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mend" instead a verb "Alter".

Nearby Words: alteration, altering, alterable

Mend

Mend verb - To put into good shape or working order again.

Alter and mend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alter" instead a verb "Mend".

Nearby Words: mended, mending, mender

Common collocations

mind alter mind mend mind
life alter life mend life
way alter way mend way
level alter level mend level
Other words: personality, bodies.

Both words in one sentence

  • The importance of this device is that it's the Doctor's primary tool and that it is not a weapon, but something designed to mend or alter.
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