Definition of AMENDS

amends

Meanings

Noun

  • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
  • something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
    • "how can I make amends"
  • plural of amend
  • Compensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation.

Verb

  • make amendments to
  • to make better
  • set straight or right
  • third-person singular simple present indicative of amend

Origin / Etymology

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

Antonyms

worsen

Scrabble Score: 9

amends is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
amends is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
amends is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

amends is a valid Words With Friends word