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- [uh-mend]
- /əˈmɛnd/
- /əˈmend/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-mend]
- /əˈmɛnd/
Definitions of amend word
- verb amend If you amend something that has been written such as a law, or something that is said, you change it in order to improve it or make it more accurate. 3
- verb amend to improve; change for the better 3
- verb amend to remove faults from; correct 3
- verb amend to alter or revise (legislation, a constitution, etc) by formal procedure 3
- verb transitive amend to make better; improve 3
- verb transitive amend to remove the faults of; correct; emend 3
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Origin of amend
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English amenden < Old French amender < Latin ēmendāre “to correct,” equivalent to ē- e-1 + mend(a) “blemish” + -āre infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Amend
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amend popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
amend usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amend
verb amend
- rectify — to make, put, or set right; remedy; correct: He sent them a check to rectify his account.
- modify — to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract.
- lift — to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist.
- alter — If something alters or if you alter it, it changes.
- revise — to amend or alter: to revise one's opinion.
Antonyms for amend
verb amend
- worsen — Make or become worse.
- destroy — To destroy something means to cause so much damage to it that it is completely ruined or does not exist any more.
- injure — to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair: to injure one's hand.
- ruin — ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay: We visited the ruins of ancient Greece.
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
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