make amends — to do something to correct a mistake or compensate for wrongdoing
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to do something to correct a mistake or compensate for wrongdoing
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk əˈmendz/
Example Sentences
- After eating his roommate's leftover pizza, Tom made amends by ordering three large pizzas for dinner.
- The company made amends to customers by offering full refunds and free products.
- She tried to make amends for forgetting their anniversary by planning a surprise weekend getaway.
make amends
VERB[/meɪk əˈmendz/]
to do something to correct a mistake or compensate for wrongdoing
He brought flowers to make amends after forgetting their anniversary.
Make amends to win back friends!
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“After eating his roommate's leftover pizza, Tom made amends by ordering three large pizzas for dinner.”
“The company made amends to customers by offering full refunds and free products.”
“She tried to make amends for forgetting their anniversary by planning a surprise weekend getaway.”
“The politician made amends for his controversial statement by donating to charity and issuing a public apology.”
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