expiate meaning

UK US /ˈɛkspieɪt/ 3 syllables

expiate (verb): make amends for.

Definition of expiate

  1. make amends for
    • expiate one's sins

    Synonyms: aby, abye, atone

    Type of: right

    Related forms: expiative, expiatory, expiation

How to pronounce expiate

expiate is pronounced /ˈɛkspieɪt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in TE · 7-letter words

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