fixture vs mend

fixture and mend both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fixture	Yes	No	No	No
mend	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, fixture and mend are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of fixture include fix, fixing, mending, repair, reparation.

fixture (noun)	mend (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again	the act of putting something in working order again
an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)	sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment
a regular patron

fixture (verb)	mend (verb)
	restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
	heal or recover