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Atone

Uh-TOHN

/ʌˈtoʊn/

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atone

Dictionary meaning

To turn away from sin or do penitence.

Examples

  • I atoned for my mistakes at church.
  • I did what I could to atone for what I had done.

Synonyms: repent

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