amends

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

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\ ə-ˈmen(d)z

Definition of amends

: compensation for a loss or injury : recompense trying to make amends for his bad behavior

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Recent Examples on the Web Val tries to make amends with his ex (Tiffany Haddish), and Kevin cooks up a plan to exert justice on his abuser, a child psychologist named Dr. Brenner (Henry Winkler). — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2022 The good news is that Miranda and Meredith finally forgive each other and make amends. — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 13 May 2022 Nevertheless, the California Democratic Party is trying to make amends for its error. — Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 May 2022 Neil draws the ire of social media influencer Titi B and tries to make amends before her followers upend his life. — Washington Post, 3 May 2022 Justin and Hailey make amends after bumping into each other at a church conference in Miami. — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2022 For any of us well versed in the components of a true apology, or how to make amends, this all sounds easy enough. — Isis Dallis, Quartz, 21 Apr. 2022 Institutions worldwide have been grappling with how to make amends to the Jewish families whose art and heirlooms were lost during the Holocaust. — Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2022 And so, to make amends after Kate loses at trial, Sophie leaks the story of James’ cover-up to the press. — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2022 See More

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amends

noun plural

\ ə-ˈmendz

Kids Definition of amends

: something done or given by a person to make up for a loss or injury he or she has caused He was sorry for ruining the garden and promised to make amends.

Hint: Amends can be used as a singular, but is more common as a plural.