amends
/əˈmɛndz/
a · mends
ə · ˈmɛndz
English Definition
n. something done to make up for a wrong
Significado en Español
compensación, reparación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bồi thường, đền bù
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “amends”:
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A
restitution
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B
punishment
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C
revenge
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D
insult
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A — restitution.
“amends” means n. something done to make up for a wrong
Common questions about “amends”
What does “amends” mean?
amends — n. something done to make up for a wrong. In Chinese: 赔偿，补偿.
How do you pronounce “amends”?
amends is pronounced /əˈmɛndz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · mends.
Is “amends” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. amends appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
