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as in to reform
to change one's behavior or character for the better the judge had heard the defendant promise before that he would amend

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb amend differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of amend are correct, emend, rectify, redress, reform, remedy, and revise. While all these words mean "to make right what is wrong," amend, reform, revise imply an improving by making corrective changes, amend usually suggesting slight changes.

amend a law

When is it sensible to use correct instead of amend?

The words correct and amend are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, correct implies taking action to remove errors, faults, deviations, defects.

correct your spelling

When can emend be used instead of amend?

In some situations, the words emend and amend are roughly equivalent. However, emend specifically implies correction of a text or manuscript.

emend a text

When could rectify be used to replace amend?

While in some cases nearly identical to amend, rectify implies a more essential changing to make something right, just, or properly controlled or directed.

rectify a misguided policy

Where would redress be a reasonable alternative to amend?

The meanings of redress and amend largely overlap; however, redress implies making compensation or reparation for an unfairness, injustice, or imbalance.

redress past social injustices

When might reform be a better fit than amend?

Although the words reform and amend have much in common, reform implies drastic change.

plans to reform the court system

In what contexts can remedy take the place of amend?

While the synonyms remedy and amend are close in meaning, remedy implies removing or making harmless a cause of trouble, harm, or evil.

set out to remedy the evils of the world

When would revise be a good substitute for amend?

The words revise and amend can be used in similar contexts, but revise suggests a careful examination of something and the making of necessary changes.

revise the schedule

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of amend An even greater number would be better off with Turbo Tax or H&R Block and then getting their return reviewed after being filed and only amended if the amendment helps them. Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025 Stauffer also expressed concern that amending this liquor license could open the door for future requests to change other liquor licenses. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025 The Daily News heard from top education officials, reviewed dozens of pages of internal guidance and city and state FAQs, attended public meetings, and obtained a recording of a closed-door discussion before a key vote to amend the local regulation. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025 Chief among Azerbaijan’s demands is that Armenia should amend its constitution and remove all references to the Nagorno-Karabakh territory. Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amend
Verb
  • Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
  • To be fair to Apple, many AI techniques can be found in iOS over the last decade—machine learning to improve photographs being an obvious one that impacts the user experience.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Individuals would also gain the right to access and correct the information used in such decisions, and both developers and deployers would be required to implement procedures to support those rights.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Some violations were corrected during the inspection.
    Evan Moore August 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Will that change if CEQA reforms sharply increase attractive housing options near transit?
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
  • His April 16 flight to Jasper was preceded by several public appearances the day before, including a press event with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., signing the state’s effort to reform property taxes into law and the Perry Township Lincoln Day Dinner.
    Whitney Downard, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • His ongoing mission is to elevate public safety and rescue operations, using technology to enhance how communities respond to the needs of their most vulnerable citizens.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2025
  • And the College Football Playoff keeps rewriting its rules in Notre Dame’s favor, giving it access to a first-round bye and potentially better at-large odds if the field expands.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Scientists are still trying to understand how clouds behave and how tiny aerosol particles impact their ability to reflect sunlight and produce rain.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Whether real or fictionalized, rich women behaving badly is a formula that never fails to deliver (see exhibits A, B, C: Real Housewives, Desperate Housewives, Mormon Wives).
    Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Genesis remedies any range anxiety concerns with the capacity to accept charging at speeds up to 240kW. Using ultra fast charging, the Electrified GV70 can charge from 10 to 80% in just 19 minutes.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • This certainly makes sense, as a large number of questions and concerns the program receives are on issues that automated responses and virtual question-and-answer could remedy.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025

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“Amend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amend. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

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