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expiated

/ˈɛkspiˌeɪtɪd/

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verb

Sühnen, büßen

To atone or make reparation for.

Examples :

"He expiated his lateness to the meeting by offering to buy everyone coffee and donuts. "

Er büßte seine Verspätung zum Treffen, indem er anbot, für alle Kaffee und Donuts zu kaufen.

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verb

Sühnen, büßen

To make amends or pay the penalty for.

Examples :

"After accidentally breaking his neighbor's window, Mark expiated his mistake by paying for the repairs. "

Nachdem er versehentlich die Fensterscheibe seines Nachbarn zerbrochen hatte, büßte Mark seinen Fehler durch die Bezahlung der Reparatur.

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verb

Sühnen, büßen

To relieve or cleanse of guilt.

Examples :

"He expiated his lateness by offering to stay late and help clean up. "

Er büßte seine Verspätung, indem er anbot, länger zu bleiben und beim Aufräumen zu helfen.

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verb

Gesühnt, gesäubert

To purify with sacred rites.

Examples :

"The temple priest expiated the sacred space with incense and chanting before the ceremony. "

Der Tempelpriester sühnte den heiligen Raum mit Weihrauch und Gesängen vor der Zeremonie.

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verb

Beenden, abschließen

To wind up, bring to an end.

Examples :

"After a full day of hard work, he expiated his tasks and finally relaxed. "

Nach einem ganzen Tag harter Arbeit beendete er seine Aufgaben und entspannte sich schließlich.

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