Amend
Verb
UK
/əˈmend/
US
/əˈmend/
Definition
To change something slightly to make it better or correct.
Example
"We need to amend the rule."
"She amended her email after noticing a spelling mistake in the message."
"He amended the document before the final presentation to fix small mistakes."
Explanation
Amend means to make small changes to something to improve it or fix a mistake. You can amend a rule, a law, or even your behavior. For example, when people see that a law is unfair, they may work to amend it. It’s often used when talking about formal documents or actions, but you can also amend your words if you said something wrong.