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amend
[ uh-mend ]
verb (used with object)
- to alter, modify, rephrase, or add to or subtract from (a motion, bill, constitution, etc.) by formal procedure:
Congress may amend the proposed tax bill.
- to change for the better; improve:
to amend one's ways.
- to remove or correct faults in; rectify.
Synonyms: remedy, better, ameliorate, correct
Antonyms: worsen
verb (used without object)
- to grow or become better by reforming oneself:
He amends day by day.
amend
/ əˈmɛnd /
verb
- to improve; change for the better
- to remove faults from; correct
- to alter or revise (legislation, a constitution, etc) by formal procedure
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Derived Forms
- aˈmender, noun
- aˈmendable, adjective
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Other Words From
- a·mend·a·ble adjective
- a·mend·er noun
- non·a·mend·a·ble adjective
- re·a·mend verb
- un·a·mend·a·ble adjective
- un·a·mend·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of amend1
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Example Sentences
Anger about Citizens United has spurred a movement to amend the Constitution to reverse the opinion.
As a result, Perry said the group is currently looking into whether to amend its FEC report to make that clear.
However, Denham has said he will still try to amend the bill on the floor of the House.
Were they to amend their posture, they would only be further isolating themselves.
Well, let me slightly amend that: With this Supreme Court, you never know about the future.
The Federal Reserve Board reserves the right to add to, alter, or amend these regulations.
In order to pass a law, nine states had to agree in its favor; in order to amend the Articles, all thirteen states had to agree.
I doubt it, sire, and I advise you to send away this libertine St. Luc, who is resolved not to amend.
An important bill was passed, entitled "An act to amend the act for the abolition of slavery."
When it was over, poor Russell seemed to amend, and the removal of the perpetual pain gave him relief.
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