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Excuse
ɪkˈskjuːz
Excuse definitions
verb
excuse
excused
excuses
excusing
- seek to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offence); try to justify
"he did nothing to hide or excuse Jacob's cruelty"
justify defend make excuses for make a case for explain (away) rationalize condone vindicate warrant- forgive (someone) for a fault or offence
"you must excuse my brother"
- overlook or make allowances for
"sit down—excuse the mess"
- (of a fact) serve to mitigate (a person or act)
"his ability excuses most of his faults"
- release (someone) from a duty or requirement
"it will not be possible to excuse you from attendance"
- (used in polite formulas) allow (someone) to leave a room or gathering
"and now, if you'll excuse us, duty calls"
- say politely that one is leaving
"I had to excuse myself and go out of the room"
- (used by school pupils) be allowed to leave the room, especially to go to the toilet
"please, Miss, can I be excused?"