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Confusing Words in English

Amend vs. Emend


Amend
Definition
Amend means to make changes or corrections to something, typically a document or law, in order to improve it or make it more accurate.
Emend
Definition
Emend means to correct or revise a text, typically to remove errors or improve clarity, often used in the context of editing written works.
Example
  • The committee decided to amend the proposal before presenting it to the board.
  • She requested to amend the terms of the contract to include more favorable conditions.
  • After reviewing the feedback, the author chose to amend several chapters of the manuscript.
Example
  • The editor will emend the manuscript for grammatical errors before publication.
  • He was hired to emend the historical text to ensure accuracy in the facts presented.
  • The professor asked the students to emend their essays to clarify their arguments and eliminate typos.