amend

Intermediate

/əˈmɛnd/

verb
To change something to make it better

amend in a sentence

  • “He amended the rules for fairness.”
  • “The country's constitution was amended to allow women to vote.”
  • “They voted to amend the law in 1920.”
  • “He tried to amend the situation by apologizing to me.”

What does “amend” mean?

amend (verb) means to change something to make it better. It is pronounced /əˈmɛnd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "amend" mean?
amend (verb) means: To change something to make it better
How do you pronounce "amend"?
"amend" is pronounced /əˈmɛnd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "amend" in a sentence?
Here is "amend" used in a sentence: He amended the rules for fairness.

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