amends

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

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

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Singular
amends

Plural
plural only

amends (plural only)

  1. Compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation.
    Amends were made for the damage and no charges were filed.
    • As to you, Mr. Carruthers, I think that you have done what you could to make amends for your share in an evil plot. — Doyle

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Usually found as to make amends.

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amends

  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of amend.

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