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amends

/əˈmɛndz/
a · mends ə · ˈmɛndz
English Definition
n. something done to make up for a wrong
中文释义
赔偿，补偿
Significado en Español
compensación, reparación
한국어 뜻
보상, 배상
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bồi thường, đền bù
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Example Sentence

He tried to make amends for his mistake.

他试图弥补自己的错误。

Synonyms
compensation reparation restitution
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “amends”:

  1. A restitution
  2. B punishment
  3. C revenge
  4. D insult
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A — restitution. “amends” means n. something done to make up for a wrong

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

To make ______, he sincerely apologized and repaired the broken window.

  1. A amends
  2. B profit
  3. C damage
  4. D trouble
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A — amends. “amends” means n. something done to make up for a wrong

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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.

How do you use “amends” in a sentence?

He tried to make amends for his mistake. (他试图弥补自己的错误。)

What are synonyms for “amends”?

compensation, reparation, restitution — all close in meaning to amends (n. something done to make up for a wrong).

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.

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