amend
/əˈmɛnd/
Group 14Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To make minor changes to a text or legislation in order to improve it or correct it GRE
Example in Context
The committee voted to amend the bill, adding provisions that addressed concerns raised by consumer advocacy groups.
Synonyms
fixrevisecorrect
Etymology
To 'fix' something by making it better.
- a- (Latin) — to
- mend (Latin) — to fix
Memory Aid
🛠️Sounds like “a mend”
After breaking my mom's vase, I had to AMEND my mistake with some glue and a prayer!
Visual Association
📝A person furiously scribbling corrections all over a draft with bright red ink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “amend” mean on the GRE?
amend (verb) means “To make minor changes to a text or legislation in order to improve it or correct it”. The committee voted to amend the bill, adding provisions that addressed concerns raised by consumer advocacy groups.
How to remember “amend” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “amend” sounds like “a mend”. After breaking my mom's vase, I had to AMEND my mistake with some glue and a prayer!
What are synonyms for “amend”?
Common synonyms: fix, revise, correct.