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atone

verb
/əˈtoʊn/

Meaning

to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
to make amends or reparation for an offense, sin, or mistake

Example Sentences

He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.

He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder.

Example Expressions

atone for one's sins

Synonyms

repent, compensate, redeem, make amends, apologize
Entry 1
repent, compensate, redeem, make amends
Entry 2
redeem, compensate, make amends, repent, apologize

Antonyms

offend, transgress, sin, wrong, neglect, ignore, worsen
Entry 1
offend, transgress, sin, wrong
Entry 2
neglect, ignore, worsen

Collocations

atone for sins, atone for mistakes, fully atone, properly atone, atone through sacrifice
Entry 1
atone for sins, atone for mistakes, fully atone, properly atone
Entry 2
atone for mistakes, atone for sins, atone through sacrifice

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