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amend

Pronunciation: [əˈmɛnd]

Word

Learn how to use amend in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “law”

(verb) to change something officially, especially a law or a written document. When people find mistakes or want to improve something important, they amend it.

Example

The government decided to amend the old law to better protect the environment.

Example

They did not amend the agreement, even when they saw the problems.

Example

Why did they choose to amend the constitution?

Context: “writing”

(verb) to make changes or corrections to a piece of writing. If your teacher gives you feedback on your essay, you might amend it to make it better.

Example

She amended her report after receiving helpful comments from her teacher.

Example

He did not amend his paper, so it still had many mistakes.

Example

Will you amend your story before submitting it?

How to pronounce amend

Pronunciation: [əˈmɛnd]

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