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IELTS BNC: 14488 COCA: 16606

amends

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
amends ˈmɛndz/ noun
amends
ˈmɛndz/
noun
Learner's definition of AMENDS

make amends

: to do something to correct a mistake that you have made or a bad situation that you have caused赔礼;赔偿
IELTS BNC: 14488 COCA: 16606
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: compensation for a loss or injury : recompense
trying to make amends for his bad behavior

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The gritty family drama follows Max (Cox), a dying convict who tries to make amends with his estranged daughter Maxine (Beckinsale) and grandson. Michaela Zee, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 The first step to even have a chance at reconciling is for one person to take a step back and attempt to de-escalate, apologize, extend an olive branch, offer to make amends. Johnny Lam, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 John Carroll coach Jim Fendryk told his group the first-half effort wasn’t good enough, and the Patriots were quick to make amends. Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 There was no opportunity for the driver who struck his vehicle to make amends. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 The singer promised to make amends with a rescheduled date. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2022 Elsewhere, Elrond travels to the dwarf kingdom of Khazad-dûm to make amends with Prince Durin IV (Owain Arthur) and partake in a glorious feast with Durin's wife, Princess Disa (Sophia Nomvete). Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 This is an important year for Brown to make amends after finishing fourth in the 100-yard fly in 2020 and got disqualified in the start during last year's finals. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 Following a stay in Utah, LaBeouf attempted to make amends with his father. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English amendes, from Anglo-French, plural of amende reparation, from amender

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amends was in the 14th century
IELTS BNC: 14488 COCA: 16606

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