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A recompense or reparation
“The amends should support the amender's values or the family or school values if the amender is young.”
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
The action or process of appeasing, conciliating, or preserving the peace
To make something into something else
“In fact, two sessions of Congress held hearings to amend and refine the bills several times.”
To improve, refine, or add the finishing touches to
“You told me a few days ago that Master Nato's painting when she was younger didn't meet your expectations, so I would like to have you amend the painting.”
To give new life to, or to restore to a healthy condition
“Nonetheless, a plea was made in 2001 to review and amend the outdated or conflicting laws.”
To make up for something done, such as a wrongdoing
“The despondent and frightened landowner vowed to amend his wrongdoings.”
To correct a mistake or error
“This chapter is my attempt to amend this error. In this attempt I shall make use, where appropriate, of the references cited in the preceding footnote.”
To reform one's behavior, character or life (for the better)
“Mr. Palmer felt doubts as to the ability of the husband to amend his ways.”
To alter or manipulate, especially with the intention to deceive
To remove or alter those parts of a text considered offensive, vulgar, or otherwise unseemly
To improve or enhance the quality or value of
To relinquish a self-destructive lifestyle or behavior
To restore (someone) to a physically sound or healthy condition
To think about in a new way, or to reconsider something
To neutralize or cancel by exerting an opposite influence
To change a decision, opinion, or course of action
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