expiate
/ˈɛk.spi.eɪt/verb
High School
1
To atone or make reparation for.
2
To make amends or pay the penalty for.
3
To relieve or cleanse of guilt.
4
To purify with sacred rites.
5
To wind up, bring to an end.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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