Amend and Emend have meanings as similar as their sound and spellings, but the difference can be important.
Amend means to add something to a text.
Emend means to change or correct something in a text, including not only written verbal texts, but almost any form of symbolic expression.
Because we are most often trying to emend something when we amend it, these two words are often confused, even by native speakers. But you can remember to associate the “a” at the beginning of amend with “add” and the “e” at the beginning of emend with “error” and you will never get it wrong!
Using "Amend" in a Sentence
The amended statement includes a new sentence that still needs to be reviewed.
The newspaper amended the article with a correction at the end.
The company amended its business strategy to take into account the rise of online shopping.
In order to amend this agreement, we need to set up a meeting.
Using "Emend" in a Sentence
The newspaper emended the article with a correction at the end.
He emended his apology, changing you to your highness, but he was still fired.
Please emend the errors in these calculations and in the database.
She is working to emend her manuscript with the suggestions of her editor.