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Definition of Atone
1. Verb. Make amends for. "Expiate one's sins"
Exact synonyms: Aby, Abye, Expiate
Generic synonyms: Compensate, Correct, Redress, Right
Derivative terms: Atonement, Expiation, Expiation, Expiative, Expiatory
Generic synonyms: Compensate, Correct, Redress, Right
Derivative terms: Atonement, Expiation, Expiation, Expiative, Expiatory
2. Verb. Turn away from sin or do penitence.
Definition of Atone
1. v. i. To agree; to be in accordance; to accord.
2. v. t. To set at one; to reduce to concord; to reconcile, as parties at variance; to appease.
Definition of Atone
1. to make amends or reparation [v ATONED, ATONING, ATONES] : ATONABLE [adj]