Condone and Explain

Condone

Condone verb - To dismiss as of little importance.
Usage example: he is too quick to condone his friend's faults

Explain and condone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Condone".

Nearby Words: condoning, condonation

Explain

Explain verb - To give the reason for or cause of.
Usage example: can you explain your very odd behavior at the wedding reception?

Condone and explain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condone" instead a verb "Explain".

Common collocations

behaviour condone behaviour explain behaviour
death condone death explain death
use condone use explain use
actions condone actions explain actions
Other words: behavior.
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