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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Etymology

  • excuse (English)
  • excusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • escuser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

9. excuse

noun. ['ɪksˈkjuːs, ɪksˈkjuːz'] a note explaining an absence.

Etymology

  • excuse (English)
  • excusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • escuser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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