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

• blame
• accuse
• condemn

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.

• atone for lost time

  to make up for time wasted or lost

  Example

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

• atone for a mistake

  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.'