English Explanatory Dictionary

amends

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. plural of amend
noun
  1. Compensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation.
verb
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of amend
name
  1. plural of Amend

Pronunciation

/əˈmɛndz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-amends.wav

Word forms

amends

Etymology

From French amendes, plural of amende. Compare with amende.

Synonyms

indemnity mends redress restitution amends acquittal assyth bote compensation indemnification quittal recompensation recompense relief remuneration reparation requital requite satisfaction
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