Definition

1. Verb:
   • To make amends for; to atone for: The verb "aby" means to pay the penalty for a wrong or a sin, or to make reparation for it. It is an archaic term.

Usage

• "Aby" is an extremely rare and archaic verb. Its primary use today is found in historical texts, literature, or poetry. In modern English, the verbs atone or expiate are always used instead. It is almost never used in contemporary speech or writing.

Examples

• Verb:
  • He knew he must aby his crimes before he could find peace. (He knew he must atone for his crimes before he could find peace.)
  • The character swore to aby his father's dishonor. (The character swore to make amends for his father's dishonor.)

Advanced Usage

• The verb is sometimes encountered in the past tense form "abought".
  • He dearly abought his mistake. (He paid dearly for his mistake.)

Variants and Related Words

• Abought: The simple past tense and past participle form of "aby".
• Abye: An alternative, equally archaic spelling of "aby".

Synonyms

• Atone: To make amends or reparation.
• Expiate: To atone for (guilt or sin).
• Make amends for: To compensate for a wrong.
• Pay for: To suffer the consequences of an action.

Notes

• "Aby" is considered obsolete. Learners should use atone or expiate in all modern contexts.

Verb

1. make amends for
   • expiate one's sins