amends
amends
/ə ˈmɛndz/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
- (n) something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
Synonym(s)
Usage(s):
- Christ sacrificed himself to make amends for sins against God: The Role-Model Theory By his example, Christ inspires people to live in obedience to God's ways.
- Then he leads us to a surprise ending in which the power of fiction, which has been used to undo lives, is used again to make heartbroken amends.
- But we ought not to let the century expire without attempting to make amends.
Quotes
- "It's now up to me to make amends, and that starts with me never repeating the mistakes I've made. It's up to me to start living a life of integrity", said Woods.on Feb 19, 2010 By: Tiger Wood Source: WETM-TV
- Benitez said: "We are not feeling the pressure, and we must look at the positives. We are disappointed we did not win. But we are equal with Manchester United in January, we are still in the Champions League and we can make amends for this draw if...on Jan 19, 2009 By: Rafael Benitez Source: Sportinglife.com
- Chambers said: "I've taken up this challenge and as I have said before, I would only do it because of my strong feelings about how well I can run in the Olympic Games. I've matured a lot and I'd like to go on record in saying that I've made amends...on Jun 28, 2008 By: Dwain Chambers Source: Sportinglife.com
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