amends Meaning & Definition
/əˈmɛndz/
What Does Amends Mean?
Amends is used as a noun meaning plural of amend. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of amend. As a verb, it means To make better; improve.
Word Facts for Amends
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈmɛndz/ |
| Synonyms | restitution, reparation and redress |
Amends Definition (Noun)
- plural of amend
Noun
- Compensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation.
Amends were made for the damage and no charges were filed.
Amends as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of amend
Noun
- (usually in the plural) An act of righting a wrong; compensation.
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.
Synonyms of Amends
Amends synonyms and antonyms →Amends in a Sentence
Amends were made for the damage and no charges were filed.
No amends were forthcoming even after we'd proven they were in the wrong.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Amends
Origin of Amends
From French amendes, plural of amende. Compare with amende.