emend Meaning & Definition
/ɪˈmɛnd/
What Does Emend Mean?
Emend is used as a verb meaning To correct and revise (text or a document).
Quick Facts About Emend
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪˈmɛnd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Verb forms | emends, emending, emended |
Emend Definition (Verb)
- To correct and revise (text or a document).
Synonyms of Emend
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Emend synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Emend
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Emend in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
emend (third-person singular simple present emends, present participle emending, simple past and past participle emended)
Words That Rhyme With Emend
Origin of Emend
From Middle English emenden, from Latin ēmendō (“to free from fault”), from ex- (“out”) + mendum (“fault, blemish”). Doublet of amend.
How Do You Say Emend?
The standard pronunciation of emend is //ɪˈmɛnd//, spoken in 1 syllable.