amend

verb · uh-MEND

CEFR C1

to make small changes to improve a law or text

संशोधन करना

Usage

amend the constitutionamend a lawamend the form

Examples

Parliament voted to amend the law.

Please amend the date on the form.

Common mistake

He amended his torn shirt.

He mended his torn shirt.

Amend is for laws and texts; mend means repair.

Remember: Amend = change the words to improve them.

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