Atone: meaning, definitions and examples

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atone

 

[ ษ™หˆtoสŠn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

make amends

To atone means to make amends or reparation for an offense or wrongdoing. It often involves acknowledging one's mistakes and taking steps to correct them.

Synonyms

compensate, reconcile, repent

Examples of usage

  • She sought to atone for her past mistakes.
  • He tried to atone by volunteering his time to help others.
  • They atoned for their actions through public service.

Translations

Translations of the word "atone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น expiar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฏเคถเฅเคšเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sรผhnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menebus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะบัƒั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmazaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ„Ÿใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท expiation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ expiar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท af etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์ฃ„ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒููŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odฤinit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odฤiniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตŽๅ›ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkupiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝna iรฐrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะตะผะฐา›ั‹ ั‚ำฉะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฃแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kefaret

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ expiar

Etymology

The word 'atone' comes from the Middle English word 'atonen', which meant 'to be in agreement' or 'to be one'. This term evolved from the earlier phrase 'at one', indicating a state of unity or reconciliation. The notion of atonement is deeply rooted in religious and moral contexts, often associated with forgiveness and the repair of relationships. It has been used throughout history in various religious texts and cultural discussions to emphasize the importance of making amends and seeking forgiveness for wrongdoings. Over time, 'atone' has come to be closely linked with concepts of guilt, restitution, and moral responsibility, reflecting the human desire for redemption and harmony.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,962, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.