atone

[əˈtəʊn]

atone Definition

make amends or reparation for a wrongdoing or injury.

Using atone: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "atone" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was being pressured to atone for his mistakes.

  • Example

    She tried to atone for her rudeness by apologizing.

  • Example

    He spent years trying to atone for his past crimes.

atone Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for atone

  • compensate
  • make amends
  • make up
  • redeem oneself
  • reconcile

Antonyms for atone

Phrases with atone

  • atone for one's sins

    to make amends for one's wrongdoings or misdeeds

    Example

    He spent the rest of his life trying to atone for his sins.

  • to make up for time wasted or lost

    Example

    After years of procrastination, he decided to atone for lost time by working harder.

  • to make amends for a mistake or error

    Example

    She apologized and tried to atone for her mistake.

Origins of atone

from Middle English 'at(o)nen', from 'at' + 'one', meaning 'in harmony'

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Summary: atone in Brief

'Atone' [əˈtəʊn] is a verb that means to make amends or reparation for a wrongdoing or injury. It is often used in phrases like 'atone for one's sins' and 'atone for a mistake.' Synonyms include 'make amends,' 'make up,' and 'redeem oneself.' Antonyms include 'blame,' 'accuse,' and 'condemn.'