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\ ə-ˈmen(d)z 
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\Definition of amends
: compensation for a loss or injury : recompense trying to make amends for his bad behavior
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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.
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The first known use of amends was in the 14th century
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