atones

a·tone

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-tohn]
- /əˈtoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-tohn]
- /əˈtoʊn/

Definitions of atones word

verb without object atones 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 atones to make up, as for errors or deficiencies (usually followed by for): to atone for one's failings. 1
verb without object atones Obsolete. to become reconciled; agree. 1
verb with object atones to make amends for; expiate: He atoned his sins. 1
verb with object atones Obsolete. to bring into unity, harmony, concord, etc. 1
noun atones Third-person singular simple present indicative form of atone. 1

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Origin of atones

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 Atones

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Atones

atones 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 59% 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.

atones usage trend in Literature

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