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condone
 
SYLLABICATION:con·done
PRONUNCIATION:  kn-dn
TRANSITIVE VERB:Inflected forms: con·doned, con·don·ing, con·dones
To overlook, forgive, or disregard (an offense) without protest or censure. See synonyms at forgive.
ETYMOLOGY:Latin condnre : com-, intensive pref.; see com– + dnre, to give (from dnum, gift; see d- in Appendix I).
OTHER FORMS:con·dona·bleADJECTIVE
con·donerNOUN
 
 
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