atone

UK /əˈtəʊn/ US /əˈtoʊn/
verb 5

Definitions

verb

1

To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.

He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder.

She gave a donation to atone for her past actions.

2

To bring at one or at concordance; to reconcile; to suffer appeasement.

3

To agree or accord; to be in accordance or harmony.

4

To unite in making.

5

To absolve (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent.

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