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单词	amends
释义	amends noun ə-ˈmen(d)z  plural in form but singular or plural in construction : compensation for a loss or injury : recompense trying to make amends for his bad behavior Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The gritty family drama follows Max (Cox), a dying convict who tries to make amends with his estranged daughter Maxine (Beckinsale) and grandson. Michaela Zee, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 The first step to even have a chance at reconciling is for one person to take a step back and attempt to de-escalate, apologize, extend an olive branch, offer to make amends. Johnny Lam, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 John Carroll coach Jim Fendryk told his group the first-half effort wasn’t good enough, and the Patriots were quick to make amends. Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 There was no opportunity for the driver who struck his vehicle to make amends. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 The singer promised to make amends with a rescheduled date. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2022 Elsewhere, Elrond travels to the dwarf kingdom of Khazad-dûm to make amends with Prince Durin IV (Owain Arthur) and partake in a glorious feast with Durin's wife, Princess Disa (Sophia Nomvete). Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 This is an important year for Brown to make amends after finishing fourth in the 100-yard fly in 2020 and got disqualified in the start during last year's finals. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 Following a stay in Utah, LaBeouf attempted to make amends with his father. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English amendes, from Anglo-French, plural of amende reparation, from amender First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing amends make amends make amends Kids Definition amends noun plural ə-ˈmendz  : something done or given by a person to make up for a loss or injury he or she has caused He was sorry for ruining the garden and promised to make amends. Hint: Amends can be used as a singular, but is more common as a plural. amends 1 of 2 plural noun as in expiation Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance expiation atonement adjustment reparation repayment redress restitution punitive damages refund recompense reimbursement damages compensation indemnity indemnification satisfaction settlement punishment recoupment solatium requital vow reprisal(s) remuneration retaliation treaty quittance pact bail pledge concordat deposit contract oath pawn security guarantee compact bargain guaranty covenant warranty deal bond accord convention surety troth word amends 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of amend 1 as in improves to make better trying to amend the situation of the striking workers by supplying them with minimal food supplies Synonyms & Similar Words improves enhances remedies refines helps upgrades perfects ameliorates remediates rectifies betters enriches reforms corrects revises meliorates edits reinforces redrafts reworks strengthens emends rehabilitates intensifies fines revamps refurbishes fine-tunes fortifies rehabs boosts retouches hones polishes reenforces touches up beefs (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms hurts flaws damages harms worsens vitiates impairs injures tarnishes reduces spoils disfigures diminishes blights defaces endamages lessens blemishes mars lowers See More 2 as in corrects to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from the Bill of Rights was adopted in an effort to amend a constitution that seemed to many to be deficient in guaranteeing individual rights Synonyms & Similar Words corrects reforms rewrites remedies rectifies changes improves repairs modifies revises emends reworks redrafts adjusts fixes debugs shortens alters redresses red-pencils rights redraws perfects ameliorates mends cuts betters restyles regulates polishes touches up modulates blue-pencils Antonyms & Near Antonyms hurts damages harms impairs injures spoils mars aggravates worsens See More 3 as in reforms to change one's behavior or character for the better the judge had heard the defendant promise before that he would amend Synonyms & Similar Words reforms improves behaves mends shapes up regenerates cleans up one's act straightens (up or out) betters Antonyms & Near Antonyms regresses backslides Phrases Containing amends make amends (for) make amends (for)
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