Complete Definition of "amends"

English
Etymology
French amendes, plural of amende. Compare with Amende.

Pronunciation
IPA: WEAE /��m�nds/

Noun
en-noun|plurale tantum|plural only
#Compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation.
#* As to you, Mr. Carruthers, I think that you have done what you could to make amends for your share in an evil plot. — Doyle

Usage notes
Usually found as to make amends.
see|Appendix:Collocations of do, have, make, and take

Synonyms
reparation
redress
restitution
indemnity

Verb
amends

  1. third-person singular of|amend

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