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October 5, 2022

Word of the Day: Atone

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Word of the Day : October 5, 2022

atone \uh-TOHN\ verb

What It Means

Atone is usually used with for to mean “to make amends; to provide or serve as reparation or compensation.”

// James tried to atone for the wrongdoings of his youth by devoting his life to helping others.

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Aired October 5, 2022

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