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condone

//kənˈdəʊn//
English Definition
To overlook or forgive (an offense).
中文释义
宽恕;纵容
Example Sentence

The school's honor code explicitly states that faculty will not condone any form of plagiarism, even in introductory courses.

学校的荣誉守则明确规定,即使在入门课程中,教师也不会宽恕任何形式的抄袭。

Synonyms
excuse overlook pardon
Antonyms
condemn punish
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con- + done(给) → 放它过去 → 纵容。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “condone”?

  1. A To eliminate completely; uproot.
  2. B To spread widely, especially information.
  3. C To thwart; a contrast that highlights.
  4. D To overlook or forgive (an offense).
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D — To overlook or forgive (an offense).. “condone” means To overlook or forgive (an offense)..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To overlook or forgive (an offense).”?

  1. A condone
  2. B disseminate
  3. C foil
  4. D eradicate
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A — condone. “condone” means To overlook or forgive (an offense)..

Common questions about “condone”

What does “condone” mean?

condone — To overlook or forgive (an offense).. In Chinese: 宽恕;纵容.

How do you pronounce “condone”?

condone is pronounced //kənˈdəʊn//.

How is “condone” used in a sentence?

The school's honor code explicitly states that faculty will not condone any form of plagiarism, even in introductory courses. (学校的荣誉守则明确规定,即使在入门课程中,教师也不会宽恕任何形式的抄袭。)

What are synonyms for “condone”?

excuse, overlook, pardon — all close in meaning to condone (To overlook or forgive (an offense).).

What is the opposite of “condone”?

condemn, punish — each the opposite of condone (To overlook or forgive (an offense).).

Is “condone” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. condone is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “condone”?

con- + done(给) → 放它过去 → 纵容。

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