amend

/ɐmˈɛnd/

/əˈmɛnd/

to amend

MAIN VERB

make amendments to

to make small changes to a statement, law, etc. to make it more accurate or improve or correct it

synonyms : ameliorate

antonyms : worsen

set straight or right

synonyms : rectify

Examples

1. She has already made amends by apologizing to him.

2. Liza mended her fences by making amends with his family.

3. I wanted to make amends for the worry I've caused you.

4. The politician tried to save face after a scandal by apologizing and promising to make amends for any wrongdoing.