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a·tone
 atone
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- pronunciation:
ton
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
atones, atoning, atoned |
| definition: |
to make reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like (usu. fol. by "for").
The CEO attempted to atone for the company's negligence with a public apology.Later in life, he felt a great need to atone for his sins.- synonyms:
- make amends, repent
- similar words:
- pay, recompense
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| related words: |
answer |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to make reparation for (a sin, crime, error, or the like).
- synonyms:
- expiate, make up
- similar words:
- compensate, pay, purge, recompense, satisfy
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| related words: |
repair |
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| derivations: |
atonable (adj.), atoner (n.) |
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