Pronunciation: [ɐtˈə͡ʊnd fɔː] (IPA) 
The word "atoned for" is spelled A-T-O-N-E-D F-O-R. The IPA phonetic transcription is /əˈtoʊnd fɔr/. The first syllable "a-" is pronounced with a short "uh" sound, followed by "t" with a long "o" sound, "n" with a short "uh" sound, and "ed" with a short "i" sound. The second syllable "for" is pronounced with a long "o" sound and "r" with a slight emphasis. "Atoned for" means to make amends or to repay a wrong that has been done.
Atoned for refers to the action of making amends or seeking reconciliation for a wrongdoing, mistake, or sin. It is often used to describe the act of acknowledging one's faults or transgressions and taking necessary steps to make up for them. Atonement involves a sense of remorse, showing genuine regret for the harm caused and an earnest desire to rectify the situation.
In the context of moral or ethical conduct, atoning for one's actions typically entails accepting responsibility, offering apologies, and actively working towards repairing the damage inflicted. This can involve various forms of restitution, including financial compensation, resolving conflicts, or making sincere efforts to change one's behavior.
Atonement can also carry a religious connotation, particularly in the context of faith and spirituality. Many religious traditions emphasize the need for individuals to seek forgiveness from a higher power and from those they have harmed. This notion of atonement often involves acts of penance, such as prayer, observing rituals, or performing charitable deeds, as a means of demonstrating repentance and seeking divine forgiveness.
Overall, the concept of atonement signifies a process of reconciliation, redemption, and personal transformation. It involves acknowledging wrongdoing, feeling genuine remorse, and actively addressing the consequences of one's actions, with the ultimate goal of making things right and restoring harmony in relationships, communities, or within oneself.
The word "atoned for" is a phrase composed of two parts: "atone" and "for".
The word "atone" originated from the Middle English word "atone" or "at oon", which derived from the phrase "at one". This phrase meant "in agreement" or "in harmony". The "at" part means "in" or "to", while "one" implies unity or agreement. Over time, "atone" evolved to specifically refer to the reconciliation of a wrong or an offense through expiation or reparation.
The term "for" on its own is a preposition meaning "in favor of" or "in exchange of". It often introduces the object or recipient of an action. In the context of "atoned for", "for" introduces the entity for which the atonement is made.
