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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Their singular goal was to return to this point and make amends.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The latter show also featured Sweeney attempting to make amends for the androgynous caricature.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 10 June 2025
Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner is hopeful the change of plans will allow the king to prioritize one thing — making amends with his younger son, Prince Harry.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Now the monthly dog subscription service's CEO is looking to make amends.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The latter show also featured Sweeney attempting to make amends for the androgynous caricature.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 10 June 2025
Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner is hopeful the change of plans will allow the king to prioritize one thing — making amends with his younger son, Prince Harry.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Now the monthly dog subscription service's CEO is looking to make amends.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 June 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 25 Jun. 2025.
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