(a) To put right (sth. wrong or harmful), alleviate (distress); atone for (faults, errors), remedy; amend (one's life), repent of (a sin); (b) to cure (sb.) of vice, reform; so god me mende, as God may cure me, so help me God; as mahoun me mende; (c) refl. to repent, reform; (d) without obj.: to amend one's life, repent.

(a) To improve the lot or condition of (sb. or sth.), do good to, benefit; give more to (sb.); (b) to improve upon (sth.), augment, better; do better than (sb.); (c) ~ mod (chere, mirthe), to improve (somebody's) disposition, raise (somebody's) spirits; also, raise (one's own) spirits, cheer up; (d) to improve, get better, gain.

(a) To cure (sb.) of a disease, revive; cause (sb.) to improve in health; also fig.; (b) to recuperate from sickness, get better; of a disease: be cured.

(a) To repair (buildings, clothes, books); sharpen (a tool); (b) to amend (an edict), correct (a narrative, statement, an opinion).

To keep (sth.) in a good state; control (the universe), regulate (morals, laws).

In surname.