atone
Pronunciation
Verb
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
To make up for having done something wrong.
Usage notes
Usually followed by "for," as in "atone for a mistake."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He spent years trying to _____ for the mistakes of his youth."
Answer: atone
In your own words, what does "atone" mean?
To make up for having done something wrong.
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