Amends

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ʌˈmÉ›nds/

Origin

From French amendes, plural of amende. Compare with amende.

Full definition of amends

Noun

1. Compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation.Amends were made for the damage and no charges were filed.
• As to you, Mr. Carruthers, I think that you have done what you could to make amends for your share in an evil plot. — Doyle

Usage notes

Usually found as to make amends.

Synonyms

• (compensation) reparation, redress, restitution, indemnity

Verb

1. amends

   (third-person singular of amend)

Anagrams

• desman