make amends

idiom

: to do something to correct a mistake that one has made or a bad situation that one has caused
She tried to make amends by apologizing to him.
I'd like to make amends (to you) for my behavior last night.

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The pair later made amends after Chase checked into a rehab facility for his struggles with alcohol in the season 1 finale. Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 Own up to it immediately, and offer to make amends. Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 Dovbyk picked up the ball and hoped to make amends after his weak opening penalty. Gregg Evans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 Duke’s return is a chance for Jay to rekindle their friendship, make amends and start anew. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for make amends

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“Make amends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20amends. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.

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