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a·mends

amends

 
pronunciation:
mendz
phrases:
make amends
part of speech: noun
inflections: amends
definition: (used with a singular or plural verb) something given or paid to make up for a wrong done to a person or group.
She offered to do chores for her neighbor as amends for breaking his window.
synonyms:
compensation
similar words:
satisfaction
phrase: make amends