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excused

The correct spelling is excused.

How to pronounce excused

/ɛksˈkjuːzd/
verb

IPA: /ɛksˈkjuːzd/

Say it like: Exc-use-d

The correct spelling is excused. To forgive; to pardon. For example: "I excused him his transgressions."

Usage Examples

I excused him his transgressions.

I excused myself from the proceedings to think over what I'd heard.

You know he shouldn't have done it, so don't try to excuse his behavior!

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To forgive; to pardon.
  2. 2.To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
  3. 3.To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.
  4. 4.To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for.

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