atone

/ə-ˈtōn/

Middle English, to become reconciled, from at on in harmony, from at + on one

verb

  1. to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome —usually + for

  2. to make reparation or supply satisfaction for : expiate —used in the passive voice with for

  3. reconcile

noun

  1. the first whole number above zero

  2. the number denoting unity

  3. the first in a set or series —often used with an attributive noun

noun

  1. bow, curtsy

  2. a beckoning gesture

  3. summons, bidding