expiate — to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing; to atone for
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing; to atone for
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈekspieɪt/
Example Sentences
- The CEO tried to expiate his company's environmental damage by planting a million trees, though critics said it was just expensive guilt-washing.
- She spent years trying to expiate the guilt of eating the last piece of her roommate's birthday cake.
- The politician's attempt to expiate his scandal by adopting 12 rescue dogs was surprisingly effective with voters.
expiate
VERB[/ˈekspieɪt/]
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing; to atone for
The knight kneels at the altar to expiate his past betrayal of the kingdom.
Ex eats pie to atone - expiate with every bite!
To expiate his wrongs, they now appreciate and associate.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'expiare,' derived from 'ex-' (out) and 'piare' (to atone or purify), which is related to 'pius' meaning dutiful or pious. The word entered English through Old French and Late Latin.
Breakdown
ex- (out, thoroughly) + piare (to atone, appease) + -ate (verb suffix) = expiate
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO tried to expiate his company's environmental damage by planting a million trees, though critics said it was just expensive guilt-washing.”
“She spent years trying to expiate the guilt of eating the last piece of her roommate's birthday cake.”
“The politician's attempt to expiate his scandal by adopting 12 rescue dogs was surprisingly effective with voters.”
“Many people seek to expiate their mistakes through community service.”
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