noun
- something done or given to make up for a wrong or injury; compensation or reparation
Usage: always plural; often used with ‘make’
Examples
- He tried to make amends for his rude behavior by apologizing.
- The company offered financial amends to the affected customers.
- She wanted to make amends with her sister after their argument.
- The politician promised to make amends for his past mistakes.
- No amount of money could serve as proper amends for the damage done.
- They sought amends through the court system.