amend

Meaning

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

to make changes or improvements, often in a legal or written text

Example Sentences

They amended the contract to include new terms.

The constitution was amended to reflect the new policies.

Example Expressions

make amends

Synonyms

modify, revise, change, improve, alter, adjust

Entry 1

modify, revise, change, improve

Entry 2

revise, alter, modify, adjust, improve

Antonyms

maintain, preserve, keep, worsen, damage, harm

Entry 1

maintain, preserve, keep, worsen

Entry 2

damage, worsen, harm

Collocations

amend constitution, amend laws, amend contract, amend proposal, amend text, amend document, amend the law, amend the constitution, amend a contract

Entry 1

amend constitution, amend laws, amend contract, amend proposal, amend text, amend document

Entry 2

amend the law, amend the constitution, amend a contract