OXFORD 9000
📚 verb • entry_id 13282

atone

/əˈtəʊn/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
expiar
To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.
He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder.
She gave a donation to atone for her past actions.
expiar
To absolve (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent.