amends

verb
UK: /əˈmendz/
US: /əˈmendz/

  1. To do something to correct a mistake or to improve a situation.

    1. He amends the broken vase with glue. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company amends its policies to better serve customer needs. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make changes to a document, law, or agreement.

    1. Congress amends the bill before passing it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee amends the proposal to include new safety regulations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

redress compensation restitution atonement reparation
amends plural-noun

  1. Something done to correct a mistake or wrong.

    1. He made amends for his mistake. [ ] [ ]
    2. She offered amends for the misunderstanding caused by her actions. [ ] [ ]

  2. Compensation for a loss, injury, or insult.

    1. The company paid amends to the affected families. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company offered amends to the community for the environmental damage caused by the factory. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amends" in English means: To do something to correct a mistake or to improve a situation., To make changes to a document, law, or agreement..

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

Synonyms for "amends": redress, compensation, restitution, atonement, reparation.

Example usage of "amends": "He amends the broken vase with glue.". More examples on the page.