amends

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Pronunciation

IPA /ʌˈmɛnds/

Noun

amends noun

(usually in the plural) An act of righting a wrong; compensation.

Verb

amends 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).

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Synonyms

ameliorate correct improve restitution reparation damages indemnity indemnification redress amendment penalty revision notification change modify modified modification fine

Associated

repeals authorize apologizes forgive prohibit sins apology mistakes act provisions nationality agrees

Rhymes

contends odds and ends ascends extends commends transcends befriends portends ends dividends

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