Synonyms for
Amends
Definition
to make up for a mistake or a wrong action
Synonyms & similar words
indemnity
redress
amend
restitution
improve
rectify
remedy
worsen
repair
reparation
remediate
ameliorate
better
indemnification
meliorate
damages
apology
atonement
compensation
reparation
restitution
redress
recompense
indemnity
reimbursement
expiation
atonement
satisfaction
penance
redemption
mending
correction
repairing
fixing
rectification
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- make amends
- offer amends
- seek amends
- pay amends
- set right
- put right
- make good
Word family
Usage note
The phrase 'make amends' is the most common usage. 'Amends' is typically used in the plural form when referring to compensation for a wrong.
Example sentences
- She offered to make amends for breaking his toy.
- He apologized and tried to make amends.
- She made amends by baking him cookies.
- He needed to make amends for being rude to his friend.
- She decided to make amends by doing a good deed for someone else.
Quotes
I am sorry for my mistake and I will do everything I can to make amends.
Making amends is the first step towards forgiveness.
It takes courage to admit your mistake and make amends.