What does amends mean?
Definitions for amends
əˈmɛndzamends
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Princeton's WordNet
damages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redressnoun
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
reparation, amendsnoun
something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
"how can I make amends"
Wiktionary
amendsnoun
Compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation.
Amends were made for the damage and no charges were filed.
Etymology: From amendes, plural of amende. Compare with amende.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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.
Wikipedia
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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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 Dictionary
Amends
compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation
Etymology: [F. amendes, pl. of amende. Cf. Amende.]
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Amends
"Amends" is episode 10 of season 3 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of amends in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of amends in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of amends in a Sentence
Removing the name Stapleton from places of honor in Denver is one small, visible way of making amends for that history.
The inability of a state body to accept factual criticism and to make amends should worry every Israeli citizen.
Accepting responsibility is the first step in working to make amends for my lapse in judgement. I am truly sorry for the pain that my actions have caused, and while they are not representative of who I am, I understand that I have to earn back the trust and respect of those around me, there remains the possibility that the league could impose discipline for Maxwell’s guilty plea to disorderly conduct. Typically MLB waits to see outcome of legal process before making a decision.
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.
It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make a mistake is only an error in judgment, but to adhere to it when it is discovered shows infirmity of character.
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