atone

atone for (something)

To take responsibility and accept the consequences of 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.

See also: atone, for

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atone for something

to make amends for an error. You must atone for the bad things you have done.

See also: atone, for

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