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Definitions for Atone

[1] 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.
[2] to make up, as for errors or deficiencies (usually followed by for ): to atone for one's failings.
[3] Obsolete . to become reconciled; agree.
[4] to make amends for; expiate: He atoned his sins.
[5] Obsolete . to bring into unity, harmony, concord, etc.
[6] (intr foll by for ) to make amends or reparation (for a crime, sin, etc)
[7] (tr) to expiate to atone a guilt with repentance
[8] obsolete to be in or bring into agreement

Words related to Atone

redeem, apologize, outweigh, repair, square, appease, reconcile, pay, absolve, propitiate, redress, expiate, counterbalance, offset, answer, balance, correct, recompense

Words nearby Atone

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Origin of Atone

First recorded in 1545–55; back formation from atonement

Other words from Atone

a·ton·a·ble , a·tone·a·ble , adjective
a·ton·er , noun
a·ton·ing·ly , adverb
un·a·toned , adjective
un·a·ton·ing , adjective

Word origin for Atone

C16: back formation from atonement

Synonyms for Atone

apologize, redeem, absolve, answer, appease, balance, correct, counterbalance, expiate, offset, outweigh, pay, propitiate, recompense, reconcile, redress, repair, square, do penance, make amends, make redress, make reparation, make up for, pay one's dues, set off, take one's medicine