makeamends

IPA/mˈeɪkeɪməndz/
IPA/mˈeɪkeɪməndz/

makeamends — idiom

1. to do something kind or helpful for a person you have upset or wronged, in order

1.慣用語B2
釋義

to do something kind or helpful for a person you have upset or wronged, in order to show that you are sorry and to repair the relationship

例句

David made amends for missing the meeting by sending everyone a helpful summary.

make amends + for [mistake] + by [action]

Ayesha made amends with her neighbour by helping him fix the broken fence.

make amends + with [person]

同義詞
  • make up for

    less formal, used in everyday conversation

  • compensate

    more formal and often about money or concrete loss

  • atone

    formal, with a moral or religious tone; implies deep regret

反義詞
  • wrong

    the action of treating someone unfairly or badly

  • offend

    to cause someone to feel upset or angry

文法句型

make amends + for + mistake

make amends + with + person

make amends + by + action

用法筆記

The word 'amends' only appears in this fixed phrase — it is rarely used alone. 'Make amends for' names the mistake or problem; 'make amends with' names the person who was hurt. 'Amends' always stays plural: never 'make amend'.

常見錯誤

❌He made amends his mistake.
✅He made amends for his mistake.
💡'for' is always needed before the thing you are fixing.
❌She made amends to her friend by apologizing.
✅She made amends with her friend by apologizing.
💡use 'with' when saying who you are fixing the relationship with.
❌I need to make an amend for my error.
✅I need to make amends for my error.
💡'amends' is always plural in this phrase.