Amend1. (v. t.) To change or modify in any way for the better
2. (v. t.) by simply removing what is erroneous, corrupt, superfluous, faulty, and the like;
3. (v. t.) by supplying deficiencies;
4. (v. t.) by substituting something else in the place of what is removed; to rectify.
5. (v. i.) To grow better by rectifying something wrong in manners or morals; to improve.
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