Definitions for Amend

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Amend a·mend

Spelling: [uh-mend]

IPA: /əˈmɛnd/

Amend is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 85 anagrams from letters in Amend (ademn).

Definitions for Amend

verb (used with object)

1. to alter, modify, rephrase, or add to or subtract from (a motion, bill, constitution, etc.) by formal procedure:
2. to change for the better; improve: Synonyms: ameliorate, better. Antonyms: worsen.
3. to remove or correct faults in; rectify.

verb (used without object)

1. to grow or become better by reforming oneself: Synonyms: improve, ameliorate. Antonyms: worsen.

Origin of Amend

1175-1225; Middle English amenden Old French amender Latin ēmendāre “to correct,” equivalent to ē- e-¹ + mend(a) “blemish” + -āre infinitive suffix

Examples for Amend

However, Denham has said he will still try to amend the bill on the floor of the House.

We forgave all his misconduct, and my husband talked to him and implored him to amend.

A proof of each of the songs that I compose or amend I shall receive as a favour.

Let us amend it as soon as possible, only in this case let me pay for the drinks.

Recently, two bills to amend Israel's Basic Law: The Government passed first readings in the Knesset.

Were they to amend their posture, they would only be further isolating themselves.

Anger about Citizens United has spurred a movement to amend the Constitution to reverse the opinion.

I was for going to Wiscasset, like two prodigals, own our fault, and endeavour to amend.

As a result, Perry said the group is currently looking into whether to amend its FEC report to make that clear.

Alter, amend, add to or take away from them, exactly as you think best.