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atoner

a·tone
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-tohn]
    • /əˈtoʊn/
    • /əˈtəʊnə /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-tohn]
    • /əˈtoʊn/

Definitions of atoner word

  • verb without object atoner 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 atoner to make up, as for errors or deficiencies (usually followed by for): to atone for one's failings. 1
  • verb without object atoner Obsolete. to become reconciled; agree. 1
  • verb with object atoner to make amends for; expiate: He atoned his sins. 1
  • verb with object atoner Obsolete. to bring into unity, harmony, concord, etc. 1
  • noun atoner One who atones. 1

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Origin of atoner

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 Atoner

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

atoner 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 75% 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.

atoner usage trend in Literature

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