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atone
[ uh-tohn ]
verb (used without object)
- to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually followed by for ):
to atone for one's sins.
- to make up, as for errors or deficiencies (usually followed by for ):
to atone for one's failings.
- Obsolete. to become reconciled; agree.
verb (used with object)
- to make amends for; expiate:
He atoned his sins.
- Obsolete. to bring into unity, harmony, concord, etc.
atone
/ əˈəʊ /
verb
- intrfoll byfor to make amends or reparation (for a crime, sin, etc)
- tr to expiate
to atone a guilt with repentance
- obsolete.to be in or bring into agreement
Derived Forms
- ˈٴDzԱ, noun
- ˈٴDzԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·ٴDza· ·ٴDzԱa· adjective
- ·ٴDzİ noun
- ·ٴDziԲ· adverb
- ܲa·ٴDzԱ adjective
- ܲa·ٴDziԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of atone1
Example Sentences
“I don’t ask for anyone’s forgiveness, but I promise to atone for my terrible mistake.”
Weir's opening goal five minutes before the break had given the Scots hope of atoning for Friday's 4-0 home loss to the same opposition.
Merritt believed owning the house would help atone for the hurt she’d caused her children and bolster her efforts to repair their relationship.
The academy tried to atone in 2015 with an honorary trophy.
“When the time is right, all will be revealed. For now. I take this time to express my immense gratitude. I continue to atone, and I will never stop dreaming. I, too, need to dream.”
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