excuses

nounreason, explanation

verbforgive, absolve; justify

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noun reason, explanation

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permanent

Word Origin & History

early 13c., "attempt to clear (someone) from blame," from Old French escuser (12c., Modern French excuser) "apologize, make excuses; pardon, exonerate," from Latin excusare "excuse, make an excuse for, release from a charge," from ex- "out, away" (see ex-) + causa "accusation, legal action" (see cause).

Meaning "to obtain exemption or release" is from mid-15c.; that of "to accept another's plea of excuse" is from early 14c. Excuse me as a mild apology or statement of polite disagreement is from c.1600.

Example Sentences for excuses

After delays, excuses, pleadings, Julie's father lost patience.

But the Rector felt that he was listening to the excuses of a serpent.

The most hopeless ill-doer is he who excuses himself angrily.

His carelessness about his character is one of his excuses: a very bad one.

I was cold; tried to get out of the matter with compliments and excuses.

To all his excuses she replied: "You've vexed me; I don't want to see you."

These powerful objections were only met with excuses of convenience and utility.

I don't say it excuses my being 'tiresome,' but it may explain it.

They were sorry, made no excuses, and promised to be different in future.

He knew Jake would be furious, and cast about in his mind for excuses that might save him.

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