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amended
a·mend A0247900 (ə-mĕnd′)v. a·mend·ed, a·mend·ing, a·mends v.tr.1. To change for the better; improve: "The confinement appeared to have had very little effect in amending his conduct" (Horatio Alger).2. To alter the wording of (a legal document, for example) so as to make more suitable or acceptable. See Synonyms at correct.3. To enrich (soil), especially by mixing in organic matter or sand.v.intr. To better one's conduct; reform. [Middle English amenden, from Old French amender, from Latin ēmendāre : ē-, ex-, ex- + mendum, fault.] a·mend′a·ble adj.a·mend′er n.ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | amended - of legislation unamended - (of legislation) not amended | | 2. | amended - modified for the better; "his amended ways"better - (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another; "You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din"; "a better coat"; "a better type of car"; "a suit with a better fit"; "a better chance of success"; "produced a better mousetrap"; "she's better in math than in history" | MedicalSeeamendmentLegalSeeamendFinancialSeeAmendAcronymsSeeAMNDamended
Antonyms for amendedadj of legislationAntonymsadj modified for the betterRelated Words |