atone
[ uh-tohn ]
/ əˈtoʊn /
verb (used without object), a·toned, a·ton·ing.
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.
to make up, as for errors or deficiencies (usually followed by for): to atone for one's failings.
Obsolete.
to become reconciled; agree.
verb (used with object), a·toned, a·ton·ing.
to make amends for; expiate: He atoned his sins.
Obsolete.
to bring into unity, harmony, concord, etc.
Origin of atone
First recorded in 1545–55; back formation from
atonement
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British Dictionary definitions for atone
atone
/ (əˈtəʊn) /
verb
(intr foll by for)
to make amends or reparation (for a crime, sin, etc)
(tr)
to expiate
to atone a guilt with repentance
obsolete
to be in or bring into agreement
Derived forms of atone
atonable or atoneable, adjective atoner, nounWord Origin for atone
C16: back formation from
atonement