Condone
To excuse or overlook an offense; to forgive, usually by not condemning it.
verbCondone
To excuse or overlook an offense; to forgive, usually by not condemning it.
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Imagine This
Students who have not done their homework on time would like their teachers to excuse or forgive them.
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Sounds Like
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Looks Like
Looks like 'con' + 'done' â two familiar words combined
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Remember This
Condone does not always mean approval; it often means tolerating or overlooking wrongdoing. It is related to forgiving or excusing, but carries a nuance of not condemning the action.
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Other Forms
condonedpast tense
condoningpresent participle / gerund
condonationnoun
condonesthird-person singular
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Connect With
forgive, excuse, overlook, tolerate, pardon; approve (in some contexts)
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Note
Avoid confusing condone with condemn. Condone means to tolerate or overlook a behavior; condemn means to express strong disapproval or punishment.