reparation
Translation
reparation, compensation, amends
Examples
The country paid reparations for the war damage.
The country paid reparations for the war damage.
He offered money in reparation for his mistake.
He offered money in reparation for his mistake.
Grammar Patterns
in reparation for ((sth.)) He made a donation in reparation for his past actions.
pay reparations for ((sth.)) The government agreed to pay reparations for the incident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compensation, amends, restitution, indemnity
Etymology
From the same root as 'repair', the Latin 'reparare' (to prepare again).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a formal 'repair' for a large-scale wrong, like war damage. It often involves money.