condone
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for condone, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To accept or overlook behaviour that is generally considered wrong.
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How to use condone
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin condonare ("to forgive, remit").
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What does “condone” mean?
The word “condone” means to accept or overlook behaviour that is generally considered wrong. In plain terms, to let something wrong slide by, effectively giving it your approval by not objecting.
How do you pronounce “condone”?
“Condone” is pronounced kuhn-DOHN (/kənˈdoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “condone” in a sentence?
Here is “condone” used in a sentence: “The school does not condone bullying of any kind.”
What is another word for “condone”?
Words with a similar meaning to “condone” include excuse, forgive, overlook and tolerate.
What part of speech is “condone”?
“Condone” is a verb.
Where does the word “condone” come from?
The word “condone” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin condonare ("to forgive, remit").
Is “condone” a common word?
“Condone” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.