amend
Pronunciation: [əˈmɛnd]
Word
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.
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He did not amend his paper, so it still had many mistakes.
Example
Will you amend your story before submitting it?
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