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The correct spelling is excused.
How to pronounce excused
/ɛksˈkjuːzd/
verbIPA: /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.To forgive; to pardon.
- 2.To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
- 3.To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.
- 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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