amends

noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Reparation or compensation for a loss or injury; something done to make up for wrongdoing.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    make amends — to compensate for a wrongdoing or offense
  • •
    make amends for — to do something to correct a mistake or offense

Related words

See also: amend, apology, compensation, reparation

Etymology

From Old French amendes, plural of amende ("penalty, fine"), from amender ("to amend").