World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries赔偿
Pronunciation / Transliteration: péicháng
"他为他的错误进行了赔偿。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Compensatory actions taken to rectify a wrong or injury.
"He made amends for his mistake by apologizing and offering to help." - 2
Reparations or compensation for a wrongdoing.
"The company offered amends to the customers affected by the error."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'amends' originates from the Old French 'amender', meaning 'to correct or improve', which itself comes from the Latin 'emendare', meaning 'to free from fault'. The term evolved in English to denote the act of making reparations or compensations for a wrong.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Amends"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Amends" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
réparations
Transliteration: réparations
"Il a fait des réparations pour ses erreurs."
Wiedergutmachung
Transliteration: Viedergutmachung
"Er hat Wiedergutmachung für seinen Fehler geleistet."
riparazioni
Transliteration: riparazioni
"Ha fatto riparazioni per il suo errore."
reparaciones
Transliteration: reparaciones
"Hizo reparaciones por su error."
reparações
Transliteration: reparações
"Ele fez reparações por seu erro."
क्षतिपूर्ति
Transliteration: kṣatipūrti
"उसने अपनी गलती के लिए क्षतिपूर्ति की।"
赔偿
Transliteration: péicháng
"他为他的错误进行了赔偿。"
보상
Transliteration: bosang
"그는 자신의 실수에 대해 보상했다."
賠償
Transliteration: baishō
"彼は自分の間違いに対して賠償した。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Chinese termsThe measurement of the extent of something from side to side.
In one side and out the other side of (an opening, channel, or location).
The position or duty of a trustee, particularly in the context of managing property or affairs on behalf of another.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Amends"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.