amend

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/əˈmɛnd/ English

Definitions

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).

Related words

Synonyms

ameliorate correct improve meliorate remedy rectify better bring rectification amendment adjusting adjust reform adjustment redress updating realign

Associated

constitution authorize revise repeal amendments prohibit abolish clarify modify amended reject

Rhymes

contend comprehend apprehend transcend commend condescend attend portend mend friend

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