ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Amends

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈmɛndz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Amends is a noun meaning plural of amend.

Meaning

plural of amend.

More Meanings

  1. Compensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation.
  2. third-person singular simple present indicative of amend

Example Sentences

Amends were made for the damage and no charges were filed.
As to you, Mr. Carruthers, I think that you have done what you could to make amends for your share in an evil plot.

Synonyms for amends

Depending on context, synonyms include indemnity, mends, redress, restitution, acquittal, assyth.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include restitution, reparation, damages, indemnity, indemnification, redress.

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