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He tried to atone by apologizing.
What does Atone mean?
Atone means to make up for something wrong.
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To make up for a mistake or wrongdoing.
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The character wanted to atone for breaking the promise.
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To truly atone, she knew she had to repair the harm and change her behavior.
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Atone means to make amends for a mistake, harm, or wrongdoing.
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MeaningAtone means to make up for something wrong.
ExampleExample: He tried to atone by apologizing.
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- tohn
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Synonyms
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make amendsUse when someone tries to repair harm.
repayUse when making up for a wrong or loss.
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Atone word family
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atone
verb
atoned
Made up for something wrong in the past.
noun
atonement
The act of making up for wrongdoing.
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