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amends

Syllabification: (a·mends)
Pronunciation: /əˈmendz/

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Definition of amends

noun

[treated as singular]
  • reparation or compensation.

Phrases

make amends

do something in order to make up for a wrong inflicted on someone:try to make amends for the rude way you spoke to Lucy

an offer of amends

Law an offer to publish a correction and an apology for an act of libel.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French amendes 'penalties, fine', plural of amende 'reparation', from amender (see amend)

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