Vocabulary Entry

atone

|verb

verb

To make amends or reparations for an offense or wrongdoing.

Example Sentences

"He tried to atone for his mistakes by volunteering at the shelter."

"After the argument, she felt the need to atone by buying him a small gift."

"They sought to atone for the harm they caused by helping the affected families."

"She believed that writing an apology letter was a way to atone for her behavior."