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condone

Pronunciation: /kənˈdoʊn/

The English word “condone” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
  2. To allow, accept or permit (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
  3. To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin condōnāre (“to forgive”).

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