- present tense form of amend (3rd person singular).
amends
Example Sentences
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In a scene near the end of the season, after he’s apologized to his relatives, he makes amends with Susie, one-on-one.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
The Church announced Project Spire, a £100m fund aimed at making amends, primarily by supporting black-led enterprises in the UK.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
But Jerry wants in his sputtering way to make amends to his brother for the cruel things he did to him when they were younger.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
When a portfolio company runs into trouble, the sponsor amends the credit agreement, injects equity, finds a buyer, and extends the runway.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Robbie said tersely, “I suppose we are,” and then, to make amends for him, added for general consideration, “Has England ever been hotter?”
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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