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to atone
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to make up for a past offense or mistake by doing something good or beneficial
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(religious) to make up for a sin by feeling sorry, asking for forgiveness, and trying to do better
atone
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atonement
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atonement
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Example
She atones for her mistakes by volunteering at the local soup kitchen.
He atoned for his past misdeeds by making significant donations to charity.
Tomorrow, the company will atone for its environmental damage by launching a new sustainability initiative.
They have atoned for their actions by making restitution to those they have wronged.
Before he passed away, the man had atoned for his sins by seeking forgiveness and actively working to repair the harm he had caused.
