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to atone
01
to make up for a past offense or mistake by doing something good or beneficial
Example
He atoned for his past misdeeds by making significant donations to charity.
She atones for her mistakes by volunteering at the local soup kitchen.
Tomorrow, the company will atone for its environmental damage by launching a new sustainability initiative.
02
(religious) to make up for a sin by feeling sorry, asking for forgiveness, and trying to do better
Example
John atoned for his lie by confessing it during his church 's sacrament of reconciliation.
The person went to confession to atone for his sins and received guidance from the priest.
The penitent soul sought to atone for past wrongs by participating in religious rituals and seeking forgiveness from a higher power.
Example
He atoned for his past misdeeds by making significant donations to charity.
She atones for her mistakes by volunteering at the local soup kitchen.
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.
