amends

Definition of the noun amends


1. damages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redress : a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
2. reparation, amends : something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make amends"

Definition of the verb amend


1. (9) amend : make amendments to; "amend the document"
2. (2) better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate : to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes"
3. rectify, remediate, remedy, repair, amend : set straight or right; "remedy these deficiencies"; "rectify the inequities in salaries"; "repair an oversight"