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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-tohn]
- /əˈtoʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-tohn]
- /əˈtoʊn/
Definitions of atoned word
- verb without object atoned to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually followed by for): to atone for one's sins. 1
- verb without object atoned to make up, as for errors or deficiencies (usually followed by for): to atone for one's failings. 1
- verb without object atoned Obsolete. to become reconciled; agree. 1
- verb with object atoned to make amends for; expiate: He atoned his sins. 1
- verb with object atoned Obsolete. to bring into unity, harmony, concord, etc. 1
- noun atoned Simple past tense and past participle of atone. 1
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Origin of atoned
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; back formation from atonement
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Parts of speech for Atoned
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
atoned popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
atoned usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for atoned
verb atoned
- redressed — to set right; remedy or repair (wrongs, injuries, etc.).
- apologized — to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury: He apologized for accusing her falsely.
- redeemed — to buy or pay off; clear by payment: to redeem a mortgage.
- absolved — Simple past tense and past participle of absolve.
- answered — Simple past tense and past participle of answer.
Antonyms for atoned
verb atoned
- disagreed — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
- spoiled — to damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.: The water stain spoiled the painting. Drought spoiled the corn crop.
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