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atoned

 

[ əˈtoʊnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making amends

Atoned is the past tense of atone, which means to make amends or reparation for a wrongdoing or an offense. It often implies a sense of repentance and the desire to restore harmony after a moral or ethical lapse.

Synonyms

made-up, reconciled, redeemed, reparative

Examples of usage

  • He atoned for his mistakes with sincere apologies.
  • She atoned by helping those she had wronged.
  • They atoned for their actions through community service.
  • After the disagreement, he atoned by reaching out to his friend.

Translations

Translations of the word "atoned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expiado

🇮🇳 प्रायश्चित किया हुआ

🇩🇪 sühnen

🇮🇩 ditebus

🇺🇦 спокутований

🇵🇱 zadośćuczyniony

🇯🇵 償った

🇫🇷 expié

🇪🇸 expiado

🇹🇷 aforoz edilmiş

🇰🇷 속죄한

🇸🇦 كُفِّرَ

🇨🇿 odčiněný

🇸🇰 odčinený

🇨🇳 赎罪的

🇸🇮 odplačan

🇮🇸 sætt

🇰🇿 жазаланған

🇬🇪 შეთვალებული

🇦🇿 təqsirini bağışlayan

🇲🇽 expiado

Word origin

The word 'atone' comes from the Middle English phrase 'at one', meaning 'in harmony' or 'at peace'. This phrase reflects the idea of restoring balance after a wrongdoing. The verb was first recorded in the late 14th century, primarily used in a religious context to denote the act of compensating for sin or guilt. Over time, 'atone' evolved to signify broader applications beyond religious connotations, encompassing any acts of reparative action, whether it be personal wrongdoing or social injustices. The transformation of its use illustrates the increasing awareness of moral and ethical responsibility in various aspects of life. Understanding atonement in this broader context emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of one's actions and striving to restore relationships and integrity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,411, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.