Background for expiating

expiating

/ˈɛkspiˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɛkspiˌeɪɾɪŋ/

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To atone or make reparation for.

Examples :

"He spent the afternoon volunteering at the animal shelter, hoping to be expiating his earlier neglect of his own dog. "

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To make amends or pay the penalty for.

Examples :

"After accidentally breaking his neighbor's window, Mark spent the weekend mowing the lawn, expiating his mistake. "

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To relieve or cleanse of guilt.

Examples :

"He spent the afternoon volunteering at the animal shelter, expiating his guilt over forgetting to feed his own cat that morning. "

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To purify with sacred rites.

Examples :

"The student sought to expiate the transgression by performing a series of traditional rituals. "

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To wind up, bring to an end.

Examples :

"After working all night, Maria was finally expiating the project, relieved to be finished. "

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