Contract and Mend

Contract

Contract verb - To become affected with (a disease or disorder).

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

Mend

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

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

Nearby Words: mended, mending, mender
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