Pronunciation: /meɪk əˈmɛndz/
noun a verb phrase that means to compensate or make up for a wrong or injury
A1 I need to make amends with my friend for forgetting their birthday.
A2 She decided to make amends by apologizing to her coworker for the mistake.
B1 He tried to make amends for his past behavior by volunteering at a local charity.
B2 The company made amends for the faulty product by offering customers a full refund.
C1 In order to make amends for the environmental damage, the company implemented new sustainable practices.
C2 The politician made amends for his controversial statements by issuing a public apology and taking responsibility for his words.
verb to compensate or make up for a wrong or injury
A1 I will make amends by helping you clean up the mess.
A2 She made amends by apologizing for her behavior.
B1 He tried to make amends by inviting her to dinner.
B2 The company is making amends for their environmental impact by investing in sustainable practices.
C1 They made amends for their past mistakes and moved forward with a stronger relationship.
C2 The artist made amends for his controversial artwork by creating a new piece that promoted unity and understanding.
formal After realizing his mistake, he decided to make amends by apologizing to his colleagues.
informal She knows she messed up, so she's trying to make amends with her friend.
slang He's been acting shady lately, but he's trying to make amends now.
figurative The company's CEO knew they had to make amends for their past actions in order to regain trust.
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