excusing

Meanings

• Verb

  Expressing pardon or forgiveness for a fault or offense.

  - "He excused his friend for being late."
  - "The teacher excused the student from taking the test."
  - "Can you please excuse me from the meeting?"

• Verb

  Make allowance for; justify.

  - "He couldn't finish the project due to personal reasons, which were excused by his boss."
  - "Her behavior was excused because of her upbringing."

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Synonyms

forgive , let off the hook , let pass , pardon , unguilt

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with excusing
prizing , surprising , realizing

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Variants

List of all variants of excusing that leads to same result
excusable , excusableness , excusablenesses , excusably , excuse , excused , excuser , excusers , excuses , excusing

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Etymology

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From Old French excusare, from ex- 'out' + culpare 'to reproach'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'excuse me' is commonly used to get someone's attention or to ask for permission.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to excuse oneself directly from a table after a meal.

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Related Concepts

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1. forgiveness: The act of pardoning someone for a fault or offense.

2. apology: An expression of regret or remorse for a fault or offense.

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Culture

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In literature, 'excusing' is often used to express forgiveness or understanding, particularly in the context of relationships. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Othello excuses Desdemona's infidelity, but ultimately succumbs to jealousy and kills her.

How to Memorize "excusing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pardoning or forgiving someone. Imagine yourself in a situation where you need to excuse someone, and imagine the relief and understanding that comes with it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'excuse' with the idea of forgiveness or understanding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Excuse means to forgive'.

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