HOW TO PRONOUNCE
condone
/kənˈdoʊn/
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What does condone mean?
verb
- To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
- To allow, accept or permit (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
- To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).
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IPA pronunciation
/kənˈdoʊn/
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See this word in context.
“Sue,” he murmured, “do you wish to make it up, and stay? I’ll forgive you and condone everything!”
And then she told him all—told him the truth word by word, without attempting to shield herself or condone her error.
More book examples (3)
These far-reaching decisions settle forever the disloyalty and un- Americanism of any state or citizen presuming to authorize or condone liquor selling.
A third wife is probably unknown; public opinion does not easily condone a second wife, and would hardly tolerate a third.
Therefore, for a little while, it is necessary to be extremely vigilant, to insist on minute performance in all circumstances where later you might condone an omission.