atone (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈtoʊn/
Definition
Make amends or reparation for a wrongdoing or injury.
Examples
He tried to atone for his past mistakes by donating his entire salary to charity.
No amount of money can atone for the pain caused by such a betrayal.
She felt she had to atone for her earlier rudeness by hosting a lavish dinner for the team.
How to Use atone
- atone for (prepositional phrase)
- to make amends for a specific action or failure — "Nothing can atone for the loss of a loved one."
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