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Verb condone has 1 sense
- excuse, condone - excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with; "excuse someone's behavior"; "She condoned her husband's occasional infidelities"
--1 is one way to forgive
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Condone
Definition:
To accept or overlook an offense, wrongdoing, or inappropriate behavior, often implying forgiveness or leniency.
Part of Speech:
Verb
Senses:
- Main Sense: To forgive or pardon someone's unacceptable behavior.
- Secondary Sense: To approve or support something that is morally wrong or unethical.
Usages:
- Popular Usage: In everyday conversations, condone is often used to indicate the act of forgiving someone's mistakes or inappropriate actions. For example, "Even though she was hurt, she chose to condone her friend's thoughtless comment and maintained their friendship."
- Local Usage: In local or regional contexts, condone might be used to describe the act of indirectly supporting or endorsing behavior that is generally considered unacceptable. For instance, "In some communities, people may condone illegal street racing by attending events and cheering on the participants."
Sample Sentences:
1. Despite their mother's displeasure, the siblings would condone each other's pranks and mischievous behavior.
2. It is important for leaders to send a clear message that they do not condone any form of workplace harassment.
3. The professor's silence during the plagiarism discussion seemed to condone the act, leaving the students confused about the consequences.
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