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atoning

a·tone
A a

Transcription

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

Definitions of atoning word

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

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Origin of atoning

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 Atoning

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

atoning 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 52% 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.

atoning usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for atoning

adjective atoning

  • on one's knees — Anatomy. the joint of the leg that allows for movement between the femur and tibia and is protected by the patella; the central area of the leg between the thigh and the lower leg.
  • compensating — to recompense for something: They gave him ten dollars to compensate him for his trouble.
  • apologetic — If you are apologetic, you show or say that you are sorry for causing trouble for someone, for hurting them, or for disappointing them.
  • sacrificial — pertaining to or concerned with sacrifice.
  • self-incriminating — serving to incriminate oneself or to expose oneself to prosecution: self-incriminating testimony.

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