condone — to accept and allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to accept and allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈdoʊn/
Korean meaning: 용납하다, 묵인하다, 눈감아 주다
Korean pronunciation: 컨**도운**
Example Sentences
- My roommate condones my midnight snacking habits, which is why we're best friends.
- The principal made it clear that the school would not condone cheating under any circumstances.
- Parents shouldn't condone their children's rude behavior just because they're tired.
condone
VERB//kənˈdoʊn//
to accept and allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue
a manager stands with arms crossed, watching as an employee loudly argues with a coworker and throws papers around. The manager sees the inappropriate behavior but simply turns away and walks back to his office. Other employees look uncomfortable and frustrated as the disruptive behavior continues. The troublemaker becomes even more aggressive, knowing no consequences will come. the manager accepting and allowing behavior that is morally wrong to continue
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Origin
From Latin 'condonare' meaning 'to give up' or 'to forgive completely.' The idea was literally 'to give away' someone's wrongdoing as if it were a gift.
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“My roommate condones my midnight snacking habits, which is why we're best friends.”
“The principal made it clear that the school would not condone cheating under any circumstances.”
“Parents shouldn't condone their children's rude behavior just because they're tired.”
“I cannot condone your decision to put pineapple on pizza, but I'll still eat it.”
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