Thesaurus results for AMEND

amend

verb

ə-ˈmend

Definition of amend

as in to improve

to make better trying to amend the situation of the striking workers by supplying them with minimal food supplies

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as in to correct

to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from the Bill of Rights was adopted in an effort to amend a constitution that seemed to many to be deficient in guaranteeing individual rights

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as in to reform

to change one's behavior or character for the better the judge had heard the defendant promise before that he would amend

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How does the verb amend differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of amend are correct, emend, rectify, redress, reform, remedy, and revise. While all these words mean "to make right what is wrong," amend, reform, revise imply an improving by making corrective changes, amend usually suggesting slight changes.

amend a law

When is it sensible to use correct instead of amend?

The words correct and amend are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, correct implies taking action to remove errors, faults, deviations, defects.

correct your spelling

When can emend be used instead of amend?

In some situations, the words emend and amend are roughly equivalent. However, emend specifically implies correction of a text or manuscript.

emend a text

When could rectify be used to replace amend?

While in some cases nearly identical to amend, rectify implies a more essential changing to make something right, just, or properly controlled or directed.

rectify a misguided policy

Where would redress be a reasonable alternative to amend?

The meanings of redress and amend largely overlap; however, redress implies making compensation or reparation for an unfairness, injustice, or imbalance.

redress past social injustices

When might reform be a better fit than amend?

Although the words reform and amend have much in common, reform implies drastic change.

plans to reform the court system

In what contexts can remedy take the place of amend?

While the synonyms remedy and amend are close in meaning, remedy implies removing or making harmless a cause of trouble, harm, or evil.

set out to remedy the evils of the world

When would revise be a good substitute for amend?

The words revise and amend can be used in similar contexts, but revise suggests a careful examination of something and the making of necessary changes.

revise the schedule

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Recent Examples of amend In March 2025, Shelton pleaded guilty after prosecutors amended the charges to one count of first-degree involuntary manslaughter. — Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 In March, United Airlines amended its policies to require that all passengers wear headphones when listening to audio from a personal electronic device. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 He was previously charged with one count of engaging in prostitution, which was amended to the disorderly conduct charge as part of a plea deal. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026 Court records show that York initially was charged with engaging in prostitution, but prosecutors amended that to disorderly conduct. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amend

Recent Examples of Synonyms for amend

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Pawloski said Amazon seemed to invest fewer resources into improving MTurk at the same time as more data labeling services arrived, causing many turkers to shift to competing platforms.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
This non-greasy, lightweight formula improves scalp health to promote healthy, thicker, and faster hair growth.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of improve

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Only if the issue is not corrected within that timeframe will the organization be administratively dissolved.

— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Some of it is tied to precious metals supported by the grim reality that policymakers are loath to correct our fiscal problems and prefer to monetize them instead.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of correct

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For organizers who gathered, the demand goes beyond reforming how the technology is used.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
In parallel, the United Kingdom is also seeking to accelerate its own regulatory processes by reforming its framework for rare disease therapies.

— Kimberley Jane Barnes, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of reform

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Our philosophy has always been to remain thoughtful, ensuring every addition feels intentional and enhances the overall guest experience.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
These sleek sneakers are made with layers of contoured cushioning to mold to your feet, a rubber sole with traction to stabilize, and two different lace options to customize your look and enhance comfort.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhance

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Boorman and Rospo Pallenberg kept rewriting the script (because no one really knew what the movie was about), and Richard Burton was too dour and old and hungover.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026
This creates a dilemma for submitters, who must decide whether to use AI to write or rewrite their materials to gain an advantage, despite rules against it.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of rewrite

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The incident was quickly followed by a slew of other companies reporting instances where AI agents behaved in unexpected ways.

— Tom Matsuda, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
In another part of the study, the research team saw that fat cells behaved differently when drenched with blood collected from the HIIT folks, including changes involved in many genes that regulate fat and whole-body metabolism.

— Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026

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