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Synonyms
a·mend (ə-mĕnd́)

[Middle English amenden, from Old French amender, from Latin ēmendāre, ē-, ex-, ex-, + mendum, fault.]

verb: a·mend·ed, a·mend·ing, a·mends. 

transitive verb 

  1. To change for the better; improve: amended the earlier proposal so as to make it more comprehensive.
  2. To remove the faults or errors in; correct. See synonyms at correct
  3. To alter (a legislative measure, for example) formally by adding, deleting, or rephrasing.
  4. To enrich (soil), especially by mixing in organic matter or sand.

intransitive verb 

To better one's conduct; reform.

derivatives

a·mend́a·ble
adjective
a·mend́er
noun