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Meaning of make amends
to do something to correct a mistake or hurt caused by one's actions
Etymology of make amends
The phrase "make amends" has its roots in the Old French word "amender", which means "to correct or improve"
The word "amend" has been used in English since the 14th century to mean "to correct or improve"
The phrase "make amends" has been used since the 15th century to mean "to do something to correct a mistake or hurt caused by one's actions"
Synonyms
atone
compensate
rectify
redress
recompense
reimburse
repay
indemnify
expiate
apologize
regret
acknowledge
confess
own up
make restitution
make reparation
mend fences
heal the breach
patch things up
smooth things over
settle the score
get even
even the score
balance the books
settle the account
clear the debt
discharge the obligation
fulfill the obligation
satisfy the claim
meet the claim
liquidate the debt
wipe the slate clean
turn over a new leaf
start anew
begin anew
make a fresh start
Definitions
- to do something to correct a mistake or hurt caused by one's actions
- * to give or pay something as a way of saying sorry for a mistake or hurt caused
- * to put something right or to repair the damage caused by one's actions
Usage Examples
- The company tried to make amends with its customers by offering a discount on their next purchase
- * He apologized and tried to make amends with his friend after the argument
- * The government has promised to make amends for the harm caused by the pollution
Antonyms
worsen
exacerbate
aggravate
intensify
escalate
inflame
provoke
irritate
annoy
vex
spite
resent
retaliate
avenge
revenge
punish
penalize
fine
discipline
reprimand
scold
censure
condemn
blame
criticize
denounce
reproach
chide
upbraid
castigate
pillory
excoriate
flay
lampoon
ridicule
mock
taunt
tease
sneer
scoff
jeer