— atonable, atoneable , adj. — atoner , n. — atoningly , adv.
/euh tohn"/ , v. , atoned, atoning .
v.i.
1. to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually fol. by for ): to atone for one's sins.
2. to make up, as for errors or deficiencies (usually fol. by for ): to atone for one's failings.
3. Obs. to become reconciled; agree.
v.t.
4. to make amends for; expiate: He atoned his sins.
5. Obs. to bring into unity, harmony, concord, etc.
[ 1545-55; back formation from ATONEMENT ]