amends

[əˈmɛndz]

amends Definition

• 1. reparation or compensation for a loss, damage, or injury of any kind; recompense
• 2. an improvement or correction made to put something right

Using amends: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amends" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He offered to make amends for the damage he caused.

• Example

  She tried to make amends for her mistake by apologizing and offering to help.

• Example

  The company made amends for their poor customer service by offering a discount on future purchases.

amends Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for amends

• restitution
• reparation
• compensation
• redress
• atonement

Antonyms for amends

• harm
• damage
• injury

Phrases with amends

• make amends

  do something to compensate for a mistake or wrongdoing

  Example

  He tried to make amends for his rude behavior by apologizing and buying her flowers.

• with amends

  with compensation or reparation for a wrong or injury

  Example

  She agreed to settle the dispute with amends for the damages caused.

• amends in full

  full compensation or reparation for a loss or injury

  Example

  The insurance company paid amends in full for the damages caused by the accident.

Origins of amends

from Old English 'amend', meaning 'to correct'

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Summary: amends in Brief

'Amends' [əˈmɛndz] refers to compensation or correction made for a loss, damage, or injury. It can also refer to an improvement or correction made to put something right. Examples include 'He offered to make amends for the damage he caused,' and 'The company made amends for their poor customer service by offering a discount on future purchases.' Phrases like 'make amends' and 'with amends' denote compensating for a mistake or wrongdoing, while 'amends in full' means full compensation or reparation for a loss or injury.