(a-mend-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. Present participle of amend, meaning to make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer, more accurate, or more up-to-date.

Example Sentence

The committee is amending the proposal to include more comprehensive data.

More Example Sentences

By amending the document, they ensured it was accurate and up-to-date.

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Rhymes

  • bending
  • blending
  • ending
  • fending
  • lending
  • mending
  • pending
  • rending
  • sending
  • spending
  • tending
  • trending
  • vending
  • wending

  • amending
  • ascending
  • attending
  • commending
  • contending
  • defending
  • depending
  • descending
  • expending
  • extending
  • impending
  • intending
  • misspending
  • offending
  • portending
  • pretending
  • relending
  • suspending
  • transcending
  • unbending
  • unending

  • apprehending
  • comprehending
  • condescending
  • recommending

  • overextending