atoningly
|a-ton-ing-ly|
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/əˈtoʊn/
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/əˈtəʊn/
(atone)
make amends
Etymology
'atone' originates from Middle English, specifically the phrase 'at one' (earlierwritten 'at-one' or 'aton'), where 'at' meant 'toward' or 'in' and 'one' meant 'agreement' or 'unity'.
'atone' changed from the Middle English phrase 'at one' (also attested as 'aton' or 'at-one') and eventually became the modern English verb 'atone' (meaning to reconcile or make amends).
Initially, it meant 'to be at one, in agreement' (i.e., to be in harmony), but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make amends or reparation' (to restore harmony by compensating for a wrong).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present-day form relates to the verb 'atone' (base form). 'Atone' means to make amends or reparation.
The community hoped the offender would atone for his actions, and he acted atoningly in response.
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Adverb 1
in a manner that makes amends or shows remorse; done so as to atone.
She apologized atoningly after realizing the harm she had caused.
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