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mend
Third Person
amends
Present Participle
amending
Past Tense
amended
Past Participle
amended
1
to make changes or additions to a document, law, contract, or similar text in order to correct or update it
transitive
- The committee decided to amend the proposal to address concerns raised during the discussion.
- Lawmakers gathered to amend the constitution and incorporate new provisions.
- In response to public feedback, the city council decided to amend the zoning regulations.
- Shareholders voted to amend the company bylaws to reflect the updated ownership structure.
- The team worked collaboratively to amend the contract and include additional terms.
2
to make adjustments to improve the quality or effectiveness of something
transitive
- The author amended the manuscript by revising the plot to create a more engaging story.
- She amended her resume by adding new skills and experiences.
- The chef amended the recipe by reducing the amount of sugar to make the dessert healthier.
- The artist amended the painting by adding layers of detail to enhance its visual impact.
- The software developer amended the program code to fix bugs and optimize performance.
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to undergo improvement or correction
- Over time, he realized his mistakes and attitudes, and his behavior slowly amended.
- With regular exercise and a balanced diet, her overall health amended.
- After a period of conflict, their friendship slowly amended.
- As society became more aware of diversity and inclusion, outdated cultural norms began to amend.