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 amends amends /əˈmɛndz/

noun

  1. Something done or paid in expiation of a wrong  ( amends , reparation )
    something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
     How can I make amends
    how can I make amends
  2. A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury  ( amends , damages , indemnification , indemnity , redress , restitution , redressal [Asia] )
    a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury


 amend amend /əˈmɛnd/

verb

  1. () Make amendments to  ( amend )
    make amendments to
     Amend the document
    amend the document
  2. () To make better  ( ameliorate , meliorate , better , amend , improve )
    to make better
     The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
    The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
  3. Set straight or right  ( amend , rectify , remediate , remedy , repair )
    set straight or right
     Remedy these deficiencies
    remedy these deficiencies
     Rectify the inequities in salaries
    rectify the inequities in salaries
     Repair an oversight
    repair an oversight