Mend and Repay

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Mend verb - To make up for (an offense).

Usage example: the proverb “least said, soonest mended” should be heeded by anyone tempted to angrily blurt out things they really don't mean

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

Nearby Words: mended, mending, mender

Repay verb - To make a return payment to.

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Mend and repay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mend" instead a verb "Repay".

Nearby Words: repayment, repaying, repayable

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