atone

atone
atonable, atoneable, adj.atoner, n.atoningly, adv.
/euh tohn"/, v., atoned, atoning.
v.i.
1. to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually fol. by for): to atone for one's sins.
2. to make up, as for errors or deficiencies (usually fol. by for): to atone for one's failings.
3. Obs. to become reconciled; agree.
v.t.
4. to make amends for; expiate: He atoned his sins.
5. Obs. to bring into unity, harmony, concord, etc.
[1545-55; back formation from ATONEMENT]

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