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expiate

/ˈɛk.spi.eɪt/

Meanings
verb
To atone or make reparation for.

Examples :

"He volunteered to clean the park every weekend to expiate his littering. "
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summarizing verb

/ˈsʌməˌraɪzɪŋ/ /ˈsʌməˌraɪzɪŋˌ/

To prepare a summary of (something).

"Jim was asked to summarize the document by Wednesday."

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volunteered verb

/ˌvɑlənˈtɪrd/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪəd/

To enlist oneself as a volunteer.

"Maria volunteered to bring snacks to the school picnic. "

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community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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expiated verb

/ˈɛkspiˌeɪtɪd/

To atone or make reparation for.

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

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apologizing verb

/əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪzɪŋ/ /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪzɪŋ/

(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

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weekend noun

/wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

"The weekend is a good time for families to spend time together. "

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concepts noun

/ˈkɒnˌsɛpts/ /kənˈsɛpts/

An abstract and general idea; an abstraction.

"Understanding mathematical concepts is crucial for solving complex problems. "

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sincerely adverb

/sɪnˈsɪəli/ /sɪnˈsɪɹli/

In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.

"I sincerely hope they make it home safely."

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lateness noun

/ˈleɪt.nəs/

The property of being late.

"His chronic lateness will cost him a promotion if not his job."

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littering verb

/ˈlɪtərɪŋ/ /ˈlɪɾərɪŋ/

To drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it (as discarding in public areas rather than trash receptacles).

"By tossing the bottle out the window, he was littering."

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reparation noun

/ˌɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/

(usually in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to undo past transgression(s).

"After the argument, the siblings agreed on reparations: Liam would help clean the kitchen, and Maya would finish their homework together. "

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ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "