Amends (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make amends".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company offered a full refund as amends for the defective product.
- He sent her flowers as amends for forgetting their anniversary.
- She tried to make amends by helping her sister with the household chores.
- The judge ordered the defendant to pay amends to the victim's family.
- The apology was the first step in making amends for his hurtful words.
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Meaning 2
A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The insurance company offered to pay substantial amends to the family of the victim who died in the accident.
- After losing the court case, the company was ordered to pay significant amends to the employees they had unfairly dismissed.
- As a result of the malpractice lawsuit, the hospital had to pay considerable amends to the patient and their family.
- The driver responsible for the accident agreed to pay amends to the cyclist who was seriously injured.
- The airline was forced to pay substantial amends to the passengers who were affected by the flight delay.