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Definitions for Amend

[1] to alter, modify, rephrase, or add to or subtract from (a motion, bill, constitution, etc.) by formal procedure: Congress may amend the proposed tax bill.
[2] to change for the better; improve: to amend one's ways.
[3] to remove or correct faults in; rectify.
[4] to grow or become better by reforming oneself: He amends day by day.
[5] to improve; change for the better
[6] to remove faults from; correct
[7] to alter or revise (legislation, a constitution, etc) by formal procedure

Words related to Amend

rectify, modify, lift, enhance, alter, revise, repair, right, help, reform, fix, better, elevate, remedy, square, mend, ameliorate, change, raise

Words nearby Amend

amen, amen corner, amen glass, amen-ra, amenable, amend, amendatory, amende honorable, amending formula, amendment, amends

Origin of Amend

1175–1225; Middle English amenden < Old French amender < Latin ēmendāre “to correct,” equivalent to ē- e-1 + mend(a) “blemish” + -āre infinitive suffix

Other words from Amend

a·mend·a·ble , adjective
a·mend·er , noun
non·a·mend·a·ble , adjective
re·a·mend , verb
un·a·mend·a·ble , adjective
un·a·mend·ed , adjective
un·a·mend·ing , adjective
well-a·mend·ed , adjective

Word origin for Amend

C13: from Old French amender, from Latin ēmendāre to emend

Synonyms for Amend

alter, enhance, lift, modify, rectify, revise, ameliorate, better, change, elevate, fix, help, mend, raise, reform, remedy, repair, right, square, make up for, pay one's dues