Amend is a verb meaning to make minor changes to a text, legislation, or document in order to make it fairer, more accurate, or more up-to-date.
In legal contexts, amendment refers to a formal change or addition proposed or made to a law, contract, or constitution.
The term "amend" can also be used in everyday situations:
1. To amend one's ways - to improve one's behavior
2. To amend soil - to improve soil quality
3. To amend an error - to correct a mistake