All 3 Uses of
atone
in
The Picture of Dorian Gray - 13 chapter version
- She had atoned for everything, by the sacrifice she had made of her life.†
Chpt 6 *
- Even the cardinal virtues cannot atone for cold entrees, as Lord Henry remarked once, in a discussion on the subject; and there is possibly a good deal to be said for his view.†
Chpt 9
- Yet it was his duty to confess, to suffer public shame, and to make public atonement.†
Chpt 13
Definition:
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(atone) to fix or make up for a wrong -- especially a sin (even if nothing can be done to make up for the wrong other than to show regret)