atone
/əˈtoʊn/
a · tone
/ə · ˈtoʊn/
English Definition
v. to make amends; compensate; repent
Significado en Español
expiar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chuộc tội
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
at + one (make one, reconcile) → make amends, expiate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In order to atone for the mistake he made, Alex decided to volunteer every weekend at the local charity.
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A
confess
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B
pardon
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C
apologize
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D
compensate
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D — compensate.
“atone” means v. to make amends; compensate; repent
Common questions about “atone”
What does “atone” mean?
atone — v. to make amends; compensate; repent. In Chinese: 弥补，赎罪.
How do you pronounce “atone”?
atone is pronounced /əˈtoʊn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · tone.
Is “atone” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. atone appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “atone”?
at + one (make one, reconcile) → make amends, expiate.
