amends Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
   indemnification; redress; damages; indemnity; restitution.
   
2. noun something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
   reparation.
   
   • how can I make amends
3. verb make amendments to
   amend.
   
   • amend the document
4. verb to make better
   better; amend; ameliorate; meliorate; improve.
   
   • The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
5. verb set straight or right
   amend; repair; remedy; remediate; rectify.
   
   • remedy these deficiencies
   • rectify the inequities in salaries
   • repair an oversight

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