ēˈmend, ə̇ˈ- transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English emenden, from Latin emendare — more at amend
1. archaic : to free from faults or defects : better , improve
2.
a. : to correct (as a literary work) usually by textual alterations
will emend a chapter here or a verse there — London Calling
b. : to alter (as a literary work) to serve a purpose different from the original
the Roman Paul borrowed Plato's image and emended it to suit his needs — Henry Silverstein
Synonyms: see correct