Definitions for amends
əˈmɛndzamends

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. damages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redressnoun

   a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

2. reparation, amendsnoun

   something done or paid in expiation of a wrong

   "how can I make amends"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. amendsnoun

   Compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation.

   Amends were made for the damage and no charges were filed.

2. Etymology: From amendes, plural of amende. Compare with amende.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Amendsnoun

   Recompense; compensation; attonement.

   Etymology: amende, Fr. from which it seems to be accidentally corrupted.

   If I have too austerely punished you,
   Your compensation makes amends. William Shakespeare, Tempest.

   Of the amends recovered, little or nothing returns to those that had suffered the wrong, but commonly all runs into the prince’s coffers. Walter Raleigh, Essays.

   Where I a pris’ner chain’d, scarce freely draw
   The air imprison’d also, close and damp,
   Unwholsome draught; but here I feel amends,
   The breath of heav’n fresh blowing, pure and sweet,
   With day-spring born; here leave me to respire. John Milton, Sampson Agonistes.

   Some little hopes I have yet remaining, that I make the world some part of amends for many ill plays, by an heroick poem. John Dryden, Aureng. Preface.

   If our souls be immortal, this makes abundant amends and compensation for the frailties of life, and sufferings of this state. John Tillotson.

   It is a strong argument for retribution hereafter, that virtuous persons are very often unfortunate, and vicious persons prosperous; which is repugnant to the nature of a Being, who appears infinitely wise and good in all his works; unless we may suppose that such a promiscuous distribution, which was necessary for carrying on the designs of providence in this life, will be rectified and made amends for in another. Spect. №. 483.

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1. Amends

   "Amends" is episode ten of season three of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It was written and directed by series creator Joss Whedon. Advertised as a Christmas episode, it was first broadcast on December 15, 1998.

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1. amends

   Amends refers to compensation or actions taken to improve or correct a wrong, injury, or mistake committed. It can also indicate reparations or rectifications made in order to address a misdeed or harm done.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Amends

   compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation

2. Etymology: [F. amendes, pl. of amende. Cf. Amende.]

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1. Amends

   "Amends" is episode 10 of season 3 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Matched Categories

1. • Compensation
   • Expiation

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1. desman

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of amends in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of amends in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of amends in a Sentence

1. David Frost:

   We expect our players to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the standards of the Oakland Athletics. His conduct in his incident did not live up to that, we have communicated with him throughout the legal process about our expectations as a representative of the organization. I believe he has already begun the work of making amends for his actions and look forward to his continued positive contributions to our community.

2. Cheryl Burke:

   The one thing I truly regret and want to make amends with is Ian Ziering, i was completely out of line a few years ago, and I did a podcast where they were asking me who my favorite partner was and who did I hate the most. And I answered Ian Ziering, and I said something along the lines of 'I'd rather slit my wrists than dance with Ian Ziering again.'.

3. Rogers Brown:

   So if he wants to -- I gather he no longer believes in the filibuster – if he wants to get right on that and wants to make amends for his opposition to her historic nomination, he should nominate her. And I think that would be very unifying.

4. Sherri Papini:

   I am deeply ashamed of myself for my behavior and so sorry for the pain I've caused my family, my friends, all the good people who needlessly suffered because of my story and those who worked so hard to try to help me, i will work the rest of my life to make amends for what I have done.

5. Sandile Sean Mntla:

   You can make amends of your flaws and faults if you strive for perfection and succeed

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=amends
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Amends
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=amends
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amends
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amends
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=amends