amends

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
  2. noun something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
  3. verb make amendments to

Etymology

From French amendes, plural of amende. Compare with amende.

In classic literature

Synonyms

damages, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redress

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