How to Pronounce "make amends"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /əˈmɛndz
MAYK uh-MENDZ
mˈeɪk/ /ɐmˈɛndz
MAYK uh-MENDZ
Definition
To do something to correct a mistake or wrong you have caused, especially to try to make things right with someone you have hurt or offended.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /əˈmɛndz
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ɐmˈɛndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh-MENDZ
UK
MAYK uh-MENDZ
Listen in Context
After the argument, he wanted to make amends with his friend.
She apologized and did her best to make amends for her mistake.
Donating money to charity is one way to make amends for past wrongs.
I know I messed up, but I really want to make amends.