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1. excuse
noun. ['ɪksˈkjuːs, ɪksˈkjuːz'] a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc..
Etymology
- excuse (English)
- excusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- escuser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
2. excuse
verb. ['ɪksˈkjuːs, ɪksˈkjuːz'] accept an excuse for.
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Etymology
- excuse (English)
- excusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- escuser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. excuse
verb. ['ɪksˈkjuːs, ɪksˈkjuːz'] grant exemption or release to.
Antonyms
Etymology
- excuse (English)
- excusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- escuser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. excuse
verb. ['ɪksˈkjuːs, ɪksˈkjuːz'] serve as a reason or cause or justification of.
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Etymology
- excuse (English)
- excusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- escuser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. excuse
verb. ['ɪksˈkjuːs, ɪksˈkjuːz'] defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.
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Etymology
- excuse (English)
- excusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- escuser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. excuse
verb. ['ɪksˈkjuːs, ɪksˈkjuːz'] ask for permission to be released from an engagement.
Etymology
- excuse (English)
- excusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- escuser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. excuse
noun. ['ɪksˈkjuːs, ɪksˈkjuːz'] a poor example.
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Etymology
- excuse (English)
- excusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- escuser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. excuse
verb. ['ɪksˈkjuːs, ɪksˈkjuːz'] excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with.
Synonyms
Etymology
- excuse (English)
- excusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- escuser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. excuse
noun. ['ɪksˈkjuːs, ɪksˈkjuːz'] a note explaining an absence.
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Etymology
- excuse (English)
- excusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- escuser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))