atone

Definition

  • verb: to do something good as a way to show that you are sorry about doing something bad
  • verb: to supply satisfaction for
  • usually + 'for'
  • synonyms: reconcile, expiate, agreed

Examples

  • He says that he volunteers at the homeless shelter as a way to 'atone for' [='make up for'] the sins of his youth.

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