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a·mend       (ə-měnd')  Pronunciation Key 
v.   a·mend·ed, a·mend·ing, a·mends

v.   tr.
  1. To change for the better; improve: amended the earlier proposal so as to make it more comprehensive.
  2. To remove the faults or errors in; correct. See Synonyms at correct.
  3. To alter (a legislative measure, for example) formally by adding, deleting, or rephrasing.
  4. To enrich (soil), especially by mixing in organic matter or sand.

v.   intr.
To better one's conduct; reform.


[Middle English amenden, from Old French amender, from Latin ēmendāre : ē-, ex-, ex- + mendum, fault.]

a·mend'a·ble adj., a·mend'er n.
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amended

adjective
1. of legislation [ant: unamended] 
2. modified for the better; "his amended ways" 

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