mend vs fixture

mend and fixture both are nouns.

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

As nouns, mend and fixture are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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