amend 
/əˈmɛnd/ verb
amends; amend·ed; amend·ing /əˈmɛnd/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to change some of the words and often the meaning of (a law, document, etc.)
▪ The country's constitution was amended to allow women to vote. ▪ They voted to amend the law in 1920. — compare emend 2 : to change and improve (something, such as a mistake or bad situation)
▪ He tried to amend the situation by apologizing to me.
▪ The country's constitution was amended to allow women to vote. ▪ They voted to amend the law in 1920. — compare emend
▪ He tried to amend the situation by apologizing to me.
