Definitions for: Atone


[v] turn away from sin or do penitence
[v] make amends for; "expiate one's sins"



Webster (1913) Definition: A*tone" ([.a]*t[=o]n"), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Atoned; p.
pr. & vb. n. Atoning.] [From at one,, i. e., to be, or
cause to be, at one. See At one.]
1. To agree; to be in accordance; to accord. [Obs.]

He and Aufidius can no more atone Than violentest
contrariety. --Shak.

2. To stand as an equivalent; to make reparation,
compensation, or amends, for an offense or a crime.

The murderer fell, and blood atoned for blood.
--Pope.

The ministry not atoning for their former conduct by
any wise or popular measure. --Junius.


A*tone", v. t.
1. To set at one; to reduce to concord; to reconcile, as
parties at variance; to appease. [Obs.]

I would do much To atone them, for the love I bear
to Cassio. --Shak.

2. To unite in making. [Obs. & R.]

The four elements . . . have atoned A noble league.
--Ford.

3. To make satisfaction for; to expiate.

Or each atone his guilty love with life. --Pope.

Synonyms: aby, abye, expiate, repent

See Also: compensate, correct, redress, right

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