amend

verb
UK: /əˈmend/
US: /əˈmend/

  1. To change something slightly, especially to correct mistakes or improve it.

    1. We need to amend the rules to reflect changes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer advised his client to amend his statement before the trial. [ ] [ ]

  2. To formally change a document, such as a law or constitution.

    1. Congress can amend the constitution. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city council voted to amend the zoning ordinance at the next meeting. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

revise alter modify improve rectify correct
amend noun

  1. An alteration of or addition to a motion, bill, constitution, etc.

    1. They proposed an amend to the bill. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bill was passed with several amends suggested by the committee. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amend" in English means: To change something slightly, especially to correct mistakes or improve it., To formally change a document, such as a law or constitution..

The phonetic transcription of "amend" is /əˈmend/ in British English and /əˈmend/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "amend": revise, alter, modify, improve, rectify, correct.

Example usage of "amend": "We need to amend the rules to reflect changes.". More examples on the page.