Amend

Pronunciation: /əˈmɛnd/

Definitions of amend

verb to make changes or additions to a document or text in order to improve it or correct errors

Example Sentences

A1 I need to amend my schedule to fit in a doctor's appointment.

A2 She asked me to amend the report before submitting it.

B1 The company decided to amend their policy on vacation days.

B2 After receiving feedback, the author decided to amend the ending of the novel.

C1 The government is considering amending the constitution to include new rights for citizens.

C2 The board of directors voted to amend the bylaws of the company to reflect new regulations.

Examples of amend in a Sentence

formal The committee decided to amend the proposal before presenting it to the board.

informal I need to amend my order because I forgot to add an extra item.

slang I'll just quickly amend this document before sending it out.

figurative Sometimes we need to amend our attitudes in order to improve our relationships.

Grammatical Forms of amend

• past tense: amended
• plural: amend
• comparative: more amendable
• superlative: most amendable
• present tense: amend
• future tense: will amend
• perfect tense: have amended
• continuous tense: amending
• singular: amends
• positive degree: amend
• infinitive: to amend
• gerund: amending
• participle: amended

Origin and Evolution of amend

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'amend' originated from the Latin word 'emendare', which means to correct or improve.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'amend' has evolved to encompass the idea of making changes or revisions to improve something, such as a document or law.