🙏atone

verb
/əˈtoʊn/

Meaning

to make amends or reparation for an offense, sin, or mistake
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation

Example Sentences

He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder.

He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.

Example Expressions

atone for one's sins

Synonyms

redeem, compensate, make amends, repent, apologize
Entry 1
redeem, compensate, make amends, repent, apologize
Entry 2
repent, compensate, redeem, make amends

Antonyms

neglect, ignore, worsen, offend, transgress, sin, wrong
Entry 1
neglect, ignore, worsen
Entry 2
offend, transgress, sin, wrong

Collocations

atone for mistakes, atone for sins, atone through sacrifice, fully atone, properly atone
Entry 1
atone for mistakes, atone for sins, atone through sacrifice
Entry 2
atone for sins, atone for mistakes, fully atone, properly atone

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