English Explanatory Dictionary

expiate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To atone or make reparation for.
  2. To make amends or pay the penalty for.
  3. To relieve or cleanse of guilt.
  4. To purify with sacred rites.
  5. To wind up, bring to an end.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛk.spi.eɪt/ en-us-expiate.ogg

Word forms

expiate expiates expiating expiated

Etymology

From Latin expiātus, past participle of expiō (“atone for”).

Related words

expiation expiator expiatory

Derived words

inexpiate unexpiated
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