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- DictionaryA·mend/əˈmend/
verb
- 1. make minor changes in (a text) in order to make it fairer, more accurate, or more up-to-date: "the rule was amended to apply only to nonmembers"
1. : to put right. especially : to make emendations in (something, such as a text) amended the manuscript. 2. a. : to change or modify (something) for the better : improve. amend the situation. b. : to alter especially in phraseology. especially : to alter formally by modification, deletion, or addition. amend a constitution. intransitive verb.
Amend definition: to alter, modify, rephrase, or add to or subtract from (a motion, bill, constitution, etc.) by formal procedure. See examples of AMEND used in a sentence.
AMEND meaning: 1. to change the words of a text, especially a law or a legal document: 2. to change the words of…. Learn more.
AMEND definition: 1. to change the words of a text, especially a law or a legal document: 2. to change the words of…. Learn more.
When you amend something, you correct or improve it. If you confused your audience when you gave your speech, don't be afraid to amend what you said. Amend can also describe adding amendments to an official document, such as a constitution or law.
amend something to change a law, document, statement, etc. slightly in order to correct a mistake or to improve it. He asked to see the amended version. The law has been amended to read as follows:… Parliament will vote to amend the constitution.
3 days ago · If you amend something that has been written such as a law, or something that is said, you change it in order to improve it or make it more accurate. The president agreed to amend the constitution and allow multi-party elections.
