atone

verb5

1. •
   To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.

   • He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder.
   • She gave a donation to atone for her past actions.
2. •
   (nonstandard) To absolve (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent.
3. •
   (no longer used) To bring at one or at concordance; to reconcile; to suffer appeasement.
4. •
   (no longer used) To agree or accord; to be in accordance or harmony.
5. •
   (no longer used) To unite in making.