verb
expiate
Expiate (verb) means to atone or make reparation for.
verb
1
To atone or make reparation for.
2
To make amends or pay the penalty for.
3
To relieve or cleanse of guilt.
4
To purify with sacred rites.
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Etymology
From Latin expiātus, past participle of expiō (“atone for”).
Rhymes for expiate
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What is the meaning of expiate?
"expiate" (verb) means to atone or make reparation for.
What are the different meanings of expiate?
"expiate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To atone or make reparation for; 2. To make amends or pay the penalty for; 3. To relieve or cleanse of guilt.