amend

Definition

  • verb: to change some of the words and often the meaning of (a law, document, etc.)
  • verb: to put right
  • synonyms: emend, reform, correct

Examples

  • The country's constitution was 'amended' to allow women to vote.

  • He tried to 'amend' the situation by apologizing to me.

  • They voted to 'amend' the law in 1920.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) who I betrayed. When you take the black, all your crimes are forgiven. I don't want to be forgiven. I can never make amends to your family for the things I've done. They'll keep you safer than I ever could. You're not coming with us? I would have taken you (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2