make amends
idiom
: to do something to correct a mistake that one has made or a bad situation that one has caused
She tried to make amends by apologizing to him.
I'd like to make amends (to you) for my behavior last night.
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But the band, which continues to tour without Moss, has made amends with their past and maintains their affection for each other.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Hints Payback Is Coming for Hocevar After Nashville Clash
Hamlin also praised the Prime Video analysts for pointing out the opportunity Hocevar had to make amends.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Later, Vicario made amends with a nifty stretch save on Alejandro Garnacho and then an even better stop on Luke Shaw near the end to preserve the clean sheet and the win.
—David Close, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Thankfully, Fran has had enough and decides to make amends by serving her community in another way: working at the gator sanctuary.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 May 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Hints Payback Is Coming for Hocevar After Nashville Clash
Hamlin also praised the Prime Video analysts for pointing out the opportunity Hocevar had to make amends.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Later, Vicario made amends with a nifty stretch save on Alejandro Garnacho and then an even better stop on Luke Shaw near the end to preserve the clean sheet and the win.
—David Close, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Thankfully, Fran has had enough and decides to make amends by serving her community in another way: working at the gator sanctuary.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for make amends
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“Make amends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20amends. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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