amends

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 Synonyms 1.4 Verb 1.5 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] Pronunciation

• (WEAE) IPA: /ʌˈmɛnds/

[edit] Noun

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

[edit] Usage notes

Usually found as to make amends.

[edit] Translations

• Bulgarian: компенсация

[edit] Synonyms

• reparation
• redress
• restitution
• indemnity

[edit] Verb

amends

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

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: ademns
• desman