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There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb expiate, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definitions of 'expiate' If you expiate guilty feelings or bad behavior, you do something to indicate that you are sorry for what you have done. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'expiate' American English: ɛkspieɪt British English: ekspieɪt. More. Conjugations of 'expiate' present simple: I expiate, you expiate [...]
If you need to expiate something—that is, to atone for it—it’s sure to be something you recognize you shouldn’t have done. People expiate crimes, sins, transgressions, and the like in various ways, such as by apologizing or trying to undo damage they’ve caused.
Definition of expiate verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Expiate definition: to atone for; make amends or reparation for. See examples of EXPIATE used in a sentence.
Meaning of expiate in English. expiate. verb [ T ] formal us / ˈek.spi.eɪt / uk / ˈek.spi.eɪt / Add to word list. to show that you are sorry for bad behavior by doing something or accepting punishment: to expiate a crime / sin. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Making & accepting apologies. amends. apologetically. apologize.
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