atone Copy link Outline 1. pĭo, 12. lŭo, lŭi, 33. abluo, lui, 3 • atone: 1. pĭo, 1: to a. for a crime, nefas p., Virg.: to a. for losses, damna p., Ov. 2. lŭo, lŭi, 3: to a. for an offence, noxam l., Liv.: Cic. 3. abluo, lui, 3: to a. for perjuries, perjuria ab., Ov.: v. to expiate, make amends. (N.B. In old Eng. to atone = to agree, reconcile; q. v.)