amend
v.v. to change something slightly to make it better or more accurate. You usually use this for formal things like laws, rules, or written documents.
v. to alter something formally by adding, deleting, or rephrasing content. Transitive; typically applied to legislative bills, legal contracts, or formal statements to improve clarity or correct errors.
The committee voted to amend the club rules.
The lawyers had to amend the contract several times before both parties were happy to sign it.
While the original proposal was sound, the board felt it necessary to amend the environmental policy to reflect the latest government regulations regarding carbon emissions.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as a law, document, or statement.
I need to amend my broken phoneI need to repair my broken phoneAmend is used for improving documents or laws, not for fixing physical objects.