excuse
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Framework senses
- §1
- excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
- §2
- serve as a reason or cause or justification of
- §3
- grant exemption or release to
- §4
- ask for permission to be released from an engagement
- §5
- defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
- §6
- accept an excuse for