Correct and Mend

Correct

Correct verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.
Usage example: more time will be needed to correct the computer program

Mend is a synonym for correct in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Mend" instead a verb "Correct", when it comes to topics like action, fix, remedy. popular alternative

Mend

Mend verb - To put into good shape or working order again.
Usage example: that shirt will be as good as new when I'm finished mending it

Correct is a synonym for mend in action topic. You can use "Correct" instead a verb "Mend", if it concerns topics such as remedy, improve, put right. popular alternative

Nearby Words: mended, mending, mender

Common collocations

error correct error mend error
misunderstanding correct misunderstanding mend misunderstanding
mistake correct mistake mend mistake
film correct film mend film
Other words: ways, issues.
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