A*tone" (ȧ*tōn"), 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.]
He and Aufidius can no more atone
Than violentest contrariety.
Shak.
2. To stand as an equivalent; to make reparation,
compensation, or amends, for an offense or a crime.
The murderer fell, and blood atoned for blood.
Pope.
The ministry not atoning for their former conduct by
any wise or popular measure.
Junius.
A*tone", v. t. 1. To set
at one; to reduce to concord; to reconcile, as parties at variance; to
appease. [Obs.]
I would do much
To atone them, for the love I bear to Cassio.
Shak.
2. To unite in making. [Obs. & R.]
The four elements . . . have atoned
A noble league.
Ford.
3. To make satisfaction for; to expiate.
Or each atone his guilty love with life.
Pope.