Vocabulary Spotlight
Atone
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: प्रायश्चित करना (Prayashchit karna) – To make amends or seek forgiveness for a wrongdoing.
Pronunciation
[uh-tohn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Reconcile – मेल करना (Mel karna)
Related Words
Amends – सुधार (Sudhaar)
Word Origin
“Atone” Old English se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “at one” yaani “ek saath ho jana” taaki hum shanti mein aa sakein.
– The word “Atone” originated from Old English, meaning “at one,” signifying unity or peace after a conflict.
Word Family
Verb: Atone – प्रायश्चित करना (Prayashchit karna)
Noun: Atonement – प्रायश्चित (Prayashchit)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne galtiyon ke liye atone karne ka vachan liya.
– He vowed to atone for his mistakes.
2. Apne bhool ke liye atone karne ke liye usne sabse maafi maangi.
– To atone for his error, he apologized to everyone.
Cultural Note
Bharatiya sanskriti mein, prayashchit aur atonement ka concept dharmik aur samajik roop se important hai. Iska udaharan festival season mein nazar aata hai jab log apne galtiyon ke liye maafi mangte hain aur acha vyavhaar dikhate hain.
In Context
“Atone” ka use aksar emotional aur spiritual sense mein hota hai, jaise kisi ko harm pahunchane ke baad usse maafi maangna ya apne actions ka prayashchit karna. Yeh concept movies aur books mein bhi commonly milta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Atone” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Atone” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?