Synonyms for

Amended

Verb / ʌˈmendɪd / Another word for amended — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make changes or corrections to something, especially a legal document

Synonyms & similar words

amend improve rectify remedy worsen unamended remediate ameliorate better meliorate repair corrected revised updated edited rectified modified adjusted changed altered improved amended remedied repaired fixed mended rectified emended redressed remediated tweaked

Synonyms by register

Formal

revised modified corrected updated

Informal

tweaked fixed changed adjusted

Literary

recast reworked reformed

Antonyms

original unaltered unchanged raw unmodified unrevised

Common collocations

  • amended to include
  • amended by the
  • amended version of
  • amended to read
  • amended the constitution
  • amended the bill

Word family

noun amendment
verb amend
adjective amendatory

Usage note

Amended is typically used in formal contexts, especially regarding legal documents, laws, or texts. It implies a correction or improvement rather than a complete alteration.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher amended the student's grade after reviewing his work.
  2. The company amended its policy after receiving negative feedback from customers.
  3. The senator proposed an amendment to the bill.
  4. The doctor amended the prescription after considering the patient's allergies.
  5. The author amended the manuscript after receiving feedback from the publisher.

Quotes

  • The Constitution is never to be construed to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms. - Samuel Adams
  • The only way to deal with bureaucrats is with stealth and sudden violence. - Clint Eastwood
  • I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat. - Will Rogers

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