Atonement

Pronunciation: /əˈtoʊnmənt/

Definitions of atonement

noun reparation for a wrong or injury; amends

Example Sentences

A1 In some cultures, people believe in making atonement for their mistakes.

A2 The main character in the story seeks atonement for his past actions.

B1 The priest suggested that the best way to seek atonement is through acts of kindness.

B2 The atonement made by the defendant was considered by the judge during sentencing.

C1 The novel explores themes of guilt, redemption, and atonement.

C2 The atonement offered by the protagonist was a central theme throughout the book.

adjective atoning (not directly related to 'atonement' but derived from the word)

Example Sentences

A1 The atonement ceremony was held in the village square.

A2 The atonement offering was made to cleanse the sins of the community.

B1 The atonement ritual was performed by the shaman to bring peace to the tribe.

B2 The atonement sacrifice was a solemn event, attended by all members of the congregation.

C1 The atonement process required deep introspection and repentance.

C2 The atonement doctrine played a central role in the religious teachings of the sect.

Examples of atonement in a Sentence

formal The concept of atonement is central to many religious beliefs.

informal I think making atonement for your mistakes is important in personal relationships.

slang Dude, you really need to do some atonement for ditching us last weekend.

figurative The artist's atonement for his past controversial work was a series of more socially-conscious pieces.

Grammatical Forms of atonement

• past tense: atoned
• plural: atonements
• comparative: more atonement
• superlative: most atonement
• present tense: atones
• future tense: will atone
• perfect tense: have atoned
• continuous tense: is atoning
• singular: atonement
• positive degree: atonement
• infinitive: to atone
• gerund: atoning
• participle: atoning

Origin and Evolution of atonement

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'atonement' originated from the Old English word 'atān' meaning 'to set at one' or 'to reconcile'. It is derived from the combination of 'at' (meaning 'to') and 'ān' (meaning 'one').

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'atonement' has evolved to represent the act of making amends or reparation for a wrongdoing, especially in a religious or moral context. It has also come to signify the reconciliation between God and humanity, particularly in Christian theology.