Definition & Meaning of "Excuse"

excuse

/ɛkskjˈuːs/

/ɪkˈskjus/, /ɪkˈskjuz/

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

an extremely bad example

a note explaining an absence

serve as a reason or cause or justification of

to forgive someone for making a mistake, etc.

grant exemption or release to

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with

ask for permission to be released from an engagement

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