Aby (Verb)
Meaning
Make amends for; "expiate one's sins".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She spent the rest of her life trying to atone by volunteering at the local charity.
- After cheating on the exam, he felt the need to atone for his dishonest actions.
- The monk atoned by praying day and night for forgiveness.
- He tried to atone for his past mistakes by donating to the families of his victims.
- She atoned for her lie by confessing the truth to her parents.