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atone

Ancestral Lore

Ancestral Lore of atone

from atonen (12^th century), "in accord, at one"

1590s, "be in harmony, agree, be in accordance"

17^th century: meaning of "make up (for errors or deficiencies), make reparations"

atone verb
also: attone, at tone, at one

at tone, at one, in harmony

to make amends; to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome

at one adverb

in a position of unity of feeling; in harmony, concord, or friendship
opposed to "at variance", "at odds"

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Specific examples and quotes of atone

"Atone has its roots in the idea of reconciliation and harmony. It grew out of the Middle English phrase at on meaning “in harmony,” a phrase echoed in current expressions like “feeling at one with nature.”"

"Merriam-Webster"

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