Synonyms

amended

American

[uh-men-did] / əˈmɛn dɪd /

adjective

(of a motion, regulation, bill, etc.) altered, rephrased, etc., by a formal procedure.

The amended legislation includes new provisions that will help reduce costs to consumers in the insurance marketplace.
(of behavior, attitude, etc.) changed for the better; improved.

The priest's unconditional love inspired many prison inmates to live amended lives.
corrected or rectified.

When the IRS rejected the unsigned form, the couple filed an amended tax return.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of amend.

Other Word Forms

unamended adjective
well-amended adjective

Etymology

Origin of amended

amend ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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What’s Next: Paramount’s stock rising 4% on Monday suggests that investors think its amended offer will boost its odds of success.

From Barron's

Harris Associates portfolio manager Alex Fitch said that the amended bid Paramount made on Monday wouldn’t be enough to convince him to back the CBS parent’s bid.

From Barron's

Warner said Monday it would review the amended offer.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We amended this Offer to address Warner Bros. stated concerns regarding the Prior Proposal and the December 8 Offer,” Paramount said in a Monday Securities & Exchange Commission filing.

From Los Angeles Times

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