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amend

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈmend/

Forms: amends, amending, amended

amend means: To change a law, statement, or text to improve it or correct a mistake.

verb

CHANGE AND IMPROVEB2

To change a law, statement, or text to improve it or correct a mistake.

  • Please amend the last paragraph.
  • They amended the contract before signing it.
  • Can we amend the rules to include new members?

How to use it: amend something to do something (They amended the policy to protect younger workers.)

Similar words: change, revise, correct

Common phrases: amend a law, amend a report, amend the rules, amend a bill

BECOME BETTERC2

To improve or become better.

  • His health began to amend.
  • Her condition amended after several days of rest.
  • They hoped his behaviour would amend with time.

Similar words: improve, recover

Opposites: worsen

Common phrases: amend gradually, amend with time

Questions about amend

What does amend mean?

To change a law, statement, or text to improve it or correct a mistake.

What is amend in other languages?

Türkçe: değiştirmek · Español: modificar · Français: modifier · Deutsch: ändern · Italiano: modificare · 日本語: 修正する

How do you pronounce amend?

It is pronounced /əˈmend/.

How do you use amend in a sentence?

Please amend the last paragraph. They amended the contract before signing it.

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