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Expiates

Verb (3rd person singular present)

(1) atones for (a sin or wrongdoing)

Example sentence: He expiates his guilt by volunteering at the local shelter.

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Verb (present participle)

(2) making amends

Example sentence: She is expiating for her mistakes by apologizing to everyone affected.

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Verb (transitive)

(3) ending or neutralizing the effects of something

Example sentence: The medicine expiates the symptoms of the common cold.

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Adjective

(4) popular or well-known

Example sentence: The expiates singer is set to perform at the arena tonight.

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Adjective

(5) pertaining to a local or specific area

Example sentence: We offer a wide range of expiates products, crafted by artisans in our town.

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