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amend

/əˈmɛnd/
English Definition
v. revise; improve; correct
中文释义
修订;改善
Example Sentence

After reviewing the draft, the editor suggested several ways to amend the manuscript, enhancing its clarity and logical flow.

审阅草稿后,编辑提出了几种修订手稿的方法,以增强其清晰度和逻辑流畅性。

Synonyms
revise correct improve
Antonyms
worsen impair
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a-(make) + mend(repair) → modify, revise.
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “amend”?

  1. A Prove true or correct
  2. B Revise; improve; correct
  3. C Invent, plan
  4. D To include or absorb as part of a whole
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B — Revise; improve; correct. “amend” means revise; improve; correct.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “revise; improve; correct”?

  1. A devise
  2. B amend
  3. C verify
  4. D incorporate
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B — amend. “amend” means revise; improve; correct.

Common questions about “amend”

What does “amend” mean?

amend — revise; improve; correct. In Chinese: 修订;改善.

How do you pronounce “amend”?

amend is pronounced /əˈmɛnd/.

How is “amend” used in a sentence?

After reviewing the draft, the editor suggested several ways to amend the manuscript, enhancing its clarity and logical flow. (审阅草稿后,编辑提出了几种修订手稿的方法,以增强其清晰度和逻辑流畅性。)

What are synonyms for “amend”?

revise, correct, improve — all close in meaning to amend (revise; improve; correct).

What is the opposite of “amend”?

worsen, impair — each the opposite of amend (revise; improve; correct).

Is “amend” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. amend is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “amend”?

a-(make) + mend(repair) → modify, revise.

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