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Expiate Definition & Meaning

expiate
verb
  1. make amends for; "expiate one's sins"

"Expiate" in song lyrics

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  • "Then look I death my days should expiate."
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet XXII

Usage tips for "expiate"

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Frequently asked questions

What does expiate mean?
make amends for; "expiate one's sins"
What part of speech is expiate?
Expiate is a verb.

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