NYT Dictionary

CONDONE

/kənˈdoʊn/
Verbcon-DONEcon-done · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Learned borrowing from Latin condōnāre (“to forgive”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

excuseforgiveoverlooktolerateabetabideacceptadjustapprovebear

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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