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expiate

IPA: //ˈɛk.spi.eɪt//

KK: /ɛkˈspieɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make up for a wrongdoing or to atone for a mistake.

Example: He tried to expiate his past mistakes by helping others.

expiation

IPA: /ɛkˈspeɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˈspeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making up for a wrongdoing or sin, often through some form of punishment or sacrifice.

Example: He sought expiation for his mistakes by volunteering in the community.

expiator

IPA: /ɛkˈspɪeɪtə/

KK: /ɛkˈspɪeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes amends or compensates for wrongdoing, often through a form of atonement.

Example: The expiator sought forgiveness for his past mistakes by helping others in need.

expiatory

IPA: /ˌɛkˈspɪətɔri/

KK: /ɛkˈspɪəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of making amends or atoning for wrongdoing.

Example: The expiatory rituals were performed to seek forgiveness for past mistakes.

expiration

IPA: /ˌɛkspəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɛkspəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The end of a period of time when something is no longer valid or in effect, such as a contract or a product's freshness.

Example: The expiration date on the milk indicates when it should no longer be consumed.

expiratory

IPA: /ˌɛkspɪˈrætəri/

KK: /ɛkˈspɪrətɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of breathing out air from the lungs.

Example: The doctor explained the importance of expiratory muscles in breathing.

expire

IPA: /ɪkˈspaɪə/

KK: /ɪkˈspaɪər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come to an end or to no longer be valid or in effect.

Example: My subscription will expire next month, so I need to renew it soon.

transitive verb

Definition: To breathe out or release something, often used in the context of air or gas.

Example: He took a deep breath and then expired the air slowly.

expired

IPA: /ɪkˈspaɪəd/

KK: /ɪkˈspaɪərd/

adjective

Definition: No longer valid or in effect, often because a certain period of time has passed.

Example: The coupon has expired, so I can't use it anymore.

verb

Definition: To come to an end or to no longer be valid or effective.

Example: The coupon has expired, so I can't use it anymore.

expiring

IPA: /ɪkˈspaɪərɪŋ/

KK: /ɪkˈspaɪərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is coming to an end or about to expire.

Example: The expiring contract needs to be renewed soon.

verb

Definition: To come to an end or to cease to be valid, often used in relation to time limits or deadlines.

Example: The contract is expiring next month, so we need to renew it soon.

expiry

IPA: /ɪkˈspaɪəri/

KK: /ɪkˈspaɪəri/

noun

Definition: The end of a period of time when something is no longer valid or can no longer be used, often related to contracts or agreements.

Example: The expiry date on the milk means it should not be consumed after that date.

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