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Amend (Verb)

To make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The amendment made to the initial plan allowed for a more efficient solution.
The author's revisions were meant to amend the narrative and give it a stronger voice.
She made several suggestions to amend the process and improve productivity.
After receiving feedback, the student revised her essay to amend any areas of confusion.
The company's new policy aims to amend existing laws and better protect its employees' rights.

Make amendments to; "amend the document".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The company will amend the contract to reflect the agreed changes before signing.
You need to amend the proposal to include the additional funding requirements.
The lawyer was hired to amend the will and ensure it aligned with the client's current wishes.
The state government plans to amend the existing law to address the current social issues.
The committee must amend the bill before presenting it for the final vote in parliament.

Set straight or right; "remedy these deficiencies"; "rectify the inequities in salaries"; "repair an oversight".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The company will amend its policy to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
She tried to amend the course of the conversation by changing the subject.
The federal government will amend the law to ensure equal rights for all citizens.
The teacher will amend the test scores to reflect the correct answers.
The community will work together to amend the environmental damage caused by the previous owners.