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Phr V atone for atones, atoning, atoned atone for sth formal to do something in order to show that you are sorry for doing something bad and that you want to improve the situationWhy should the new generation feel they have to atone for the country's past?
atone for sth formal to do something to show that you are sorry for something wrong that you have done, especially by trying to improve the situation: They were anxious to atone for their sins. In the post-war period, Hollywood began to atone for its blatantly racist depictions of African Americans.
atone forTo take responsibility and/or accept punishment for one's mistakes or misdeeds. I atoned for my sins before I started going to church again. I think she'll forgive you if you just atone for your mistake. atone for somethingto make amends for an error. You must atone for the bad things you have done. |