amend

The definition of amend means to modify or alter something, often for the better.

(verb)

An example of amend is the act of making changes to the U.S. Constitution.

See amend in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

Origin: ME amenden < OFr amender < L emendare, to correct: see emend

intransitive verb

to improve one's conduct

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See amend in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb a·mend·ed, a·mend·ing, a·mends

verb, transitive

To change for the better; improve: amended the earlier proposal so as to make it more comprehensive.
To remove the faults or errors in; correct. See Synonyms at correct.
To alter (a legislative measure, for example) formally by adding, deleting, or rephrasing.
To enrich (soil), especially by mixing in organic matter or sand.

verb, intransitive

To better one's conduct; reform.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English amenden

Origin: , from Old French amender

Origin: , from Latin ēmendāre

Origin: : ē-, ex-, ex-

Origin: + mendum, fault

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