to atone
01
sona, gottgöra
to make up for a past offense or mistake by doing something good or beneficial
Exempel
They have atoned for their actions by making restitution to those they have wronged.
De har sonat för sina handlingar genom att göra upprättelse mot dem de har felat.
02
sona, ångra
(religious) to make up for a sin by feeling sorry, asking for forgiveness, and trying to do better
Exempel
The religious leader openly admitted to past sins and expressed a genuine desire to atone through prayer, reflection, and acts of repentance.
Den religiösa ledaren erkände öppet tidigare synder och uttryckte en uppriktig önskan att sona genom bön, eftertanke och handlingar av ånger.
Lexikalt Träd
atonement
atone
