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Atone (ȧ‑tōnˈ), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Atoned (); p. pr. & vb. n. Atoning.] [From at one, , i. e., to be, or cause to be, at one. See At one.]
1. To agree; to be in accordance; to accord. [Obs.]
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He and Aufidius can no more atone
Than violentest contrariety. Shak.
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2. To stand as an equivalent; to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offense or a crime.
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The murderer fell, and blood atoned for blood. Pope.
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The ministry not atoning for their former conduct by any wise or popular measure. Junius.
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Atone, v. t.
1. To set at one; to reduce to concord; to reconcile, as parties at variance; to appease. [Obs.]
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I would do much
To atone them, for the love I bear to Cassio. Shak.
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2. To unite in making. [Obs. & R.]
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The four elements . . . have atoned
A noble league. Ford.
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3. To make satisfaction for; to expiate.
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Or each atone his guilty love with life. Pope.
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