amend Meaning & Definition
What Does Amend Mean?
As a verb, amend means To make better; improve. It can also mean To become better. As a noun, it means An act of righting a wrong; compensation. As a noun, it means (usually in the plural) An act of righting a wrong; compensation.
Amend: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈmɛnd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ameliorate, improve and rectify |
| Antonyms | exacerbate, aggravate and exasperate |
| Plural | amends |
| Verb forms | amends, amending, amended |
Amend Definition (Verb)
- To make better; improve.
- To become better.
- To heal (someone sick); to cure (a disease etc.).
- To be healed, to be cured, to recover (from an illness).
- To make a formal alteration (in legislation, a report, etc.) by adding, deleting, or rephrasing.
We amended the rules so that we could admit 20 more members to the club.
Amend as a Noun
- An act of righting a wrong; compensation.
- Clipping of amendment (“alteration or change for the better”).
I've sent over a new version of the doc with some amends.
Noun
- (usually in the plural) An act of righting a wrong; compensation.
Synonyms of Amend
Amend synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Amend
Amend in a Sentence
We amended the rules so that we could admit 20 more members to the club.
I've sent over a new version of the doc with some amends.
Word Forms & Grammar
amend (third-person singular simple present amends, present participle amending, simple past and past participle amended)
amend (plural amends)
Words That Rhyme With Amend
Origin of Amend
From Middle English amenden, from Old French amender, from Latin ēmendō (“free from faults”), from ex (“from, out of”) + mendum (“fault”). Compare aphetic mend. Doublet of emend.
How to Pronounce Amend
The standard pronunciation of amend is //əˈmɛnd//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Amend
Is amend a verb or a noun?
Amend is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for amend?
You can replace amend with words such as ameliorate, improve and rectify. See the full list of amend synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of amend?
The opposite of amend can be expressed with words like exacerbate, aggravate, exasperate and worsen.
What is the plural of amend?
The plural of amend is amends.
What is the past tense of amend?
The past tense of amend is amended. The present participle is amending.