amended
Americanadjective
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(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.
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(of behavior, attitude, etc.) changed for the better; improved.
The priest's unconditional love inspired many prison inmates to live amended lives.
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corrected or rectified.
When the IRS rejected the unsigned form, the couple filed an amended tax return.
verb
Other Word Forms
- unamended adjective
- well-amended adjective
Etymology
Origin of amended
Explanation
Something that's been changed or revised is amended. An amended version of your English paper has been rewritten or edited in some way. An amended piece of writing is fixed, and an amended opinion is improved in some way. An amended speech might be modified so it's more focused than it was, and an amended viewpoint has shifted in some way. You'll often hear about amended laws or ordinances — these have also been changed, usually to make sure they're fair. You could even say that the US Constitution is an amended document, as it's been altered by many amendments over the years.
Vocabulary lists containing amended
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Example Sentences
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"And a large part of our country, especially the regions that were keen to see this law amended, are arid and semi-arid areas, where water is a scarce resource," Rossi Serra added.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
In other AI news, Elon Musk amended his OpenAI lawsuit to ask that any damages he might win be awarded to the company’s charitable arm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Early in the law’s history, Congress amended it to include an exemption.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Although Hatami understands the reasoning behind SB 1437, he believes the law should be amended to exempt child abuse cases.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The Virginia delegation had already received its marching orders to mobilize behind an amended version of the report.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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