amends
word · lemma: amend
/əˈmɛndz/
/ɐmˈɛndz/
Definition
Amends are actions or things you do to correct a wrong or hurt you have caused someone, often by apologizing or offering compensation.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears as the fixed phrase 'make amends' (not just 'amends' alone). Formal or semi-formal; used more in writing or serious conversations. Do not confuse with 'amend' (to change a text). 'Amends' is always plural.
Spanish: reparaciones - compensaciónPortuguese (BR): reparação - compensaçãoPortuguese (PT): reparação - compensaçãoChinese (Simplified): 赔偿 - 补偿Chinese (Traditional): 賠償 - 補償Hindi: क्षतिपूर्ति - सुधारArabic: تعويضات - إصلاحBengali: প্রায়শ্চিত্ত - ক্ষতিপূরণRussian: искупление - возмещениеJapanese: 償い - 埋め合わせVietnamese: chuộc lỗi - bồi thườngKorean: 속죄 - 보상Turkish: telafi - gönül almaUrdu: تلافی - معاوضہIndonesian: penebusan - ganti rugi
Example Sentences
He tried to amends for his mistake by helping her.
basic
She made amends by apologizing.
basic
It is important to make amends when you hurt someone.
basic
After their argument, Tom wanted to make amends with his friend.
natural
She brought cookies to the office to make amends for being late all week.
natural
No matter what he did, he felt it wasn’t enough to make amends.
natural