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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Atone \A*tone"\ ([.a]*t[=o]n"), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Atoned; p. pr. & vb. n. Atoning.] [From at one,, i. e., to be, or cause to be, at one. See At one.] 1. To agree; to be in accordance; to accord. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] He and Aufidius can no more atone Than violentest contrariety. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To stand as an equivalent; to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offense or a crime. [1913 Webster] The murderer fell, and blood atoned for blood. --Pope. [1913 Webster] The ministry not atoning for their former conduct by any wise or popular measure. --Junius. [1913 Webster]