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makes amends

makes amends is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make amends.

Meaning of make amends

Verb

make amends (third-person singular simple present makes amends, present participle making amends, simple past and past participle made amends)

  1. (idiomatic) To repair a relationship; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.
    • I hope they can stop fighting and make amends.

Questions about makes amends

What is makes amends the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Makes amends is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make amends.

Words near makes amends in the dictionary

  1. makes a wrong turn at Albuquerque
  2. makes after
  3. makes against
  4. makes all the difference
  5. makes all the running
  6. makes amends
  7. makes an appearance
  8. makes an ass of
  9. makes an effort
  10. makes an entrance
  11. makes an errand

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