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Atone (Verb)

Make amends for; "expiate one's sins".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

She spent years trying to atone for the mistakes she made in her past by helping others in her community.
After cheating on his girlfriend, Jack tried to atone by surprising her with a romantic weekend getaway.
Henry decided to return the money he had taken from the company to atone for his dishonest actions.
In her will, the wealthy socialite left behind a large donation to charity in an effort to atone for her life of excess.
The former politician attempting to atone for his scandalous behavior by working with a local charity organization.

Turn away from sin or do penitence.

Verbs of feeling.

The sinner prayed to atone for her past mistakes and seek forgiveness from God.
He decided to atone for his wrongdoings by giving back to the community and helping those in need.
She asked her family to forgive her and promised to atone for her hurtful actions.
The monk spent his life in solitude to atone for the sins of his past.
He vowed to atone for his transgressions by doing charitable work for the rest of his life.