Vocabulary Spotlight
Amend
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: संशोधन करना (Sanshodhan karna) – To make changes or improvements, especially to a text, document, or law.
Pronunciation
[uh-mend]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Revise – सुधार करना (Sudhaar karna)
Related Words
Update – अद्यतन करना (Adyatan karna)
Word Origin
“Amend” Latin shabd “emendare” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to correct” ya “make better”. Yeh English mein 13th century mein use hone laga aur aaj bhi improvements ya corrections ko darshata hai.
– “Amend” comes from the Latin word “emendare,” meaning “to correct” or “make better.” It entered English in the 13th century and signifies making improvements or corrections.
Word Family
Verb: Amend – संशोधन करना (Sanshodhan karna)
Noun: Amendment – संशोधन (Sanshodhan)
Usage Examples
1. Sarkaar ne naye laws mein kuch changes karne ke liye amendments pass kiye.
– The government passed amendments to make changes in the new laws.
2. Usne apne essay mein thode points ko amend kiya taaki wo aur bhi clear ho jaye.
– She amended some points in her essay to make it clearer.
Cultural Note
India mein, “amendments” ka concept legal aur parliamentary systems mein kaafi important hai. Kaafi baar laws aur rules mein updates aur corrections ki zaroorat padti hai taaki wo samay ke hisaab se relevant rahein.
In Context
“Amend” ka istemaal aksar legal aur official documents ko correct ya modify karne ke liye hota hai, lekin iska use kisi bhi cheez mein changes karne ke liye ho sakta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Amend” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Amend” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?