transitive verb. To overlook, forgive, or disregard (an offense) without protest or censure. synonym: forgive.

To forgive or pardon, as something wrong, especially by implication, as through some act of friendship or confidence toward the offender; overlook, as an offense or fault.

Specifically In law, to forgive, or to act so as to imply forgiveness of (a violation of the marriage vow). See condonation, 2.

To cause to overlook or forgive; atone for.

Synonyms See pardon.

transitive verb. To pardon; to forgive.

transitive verb. To pardon; to overlook the offense of; esp., to forgive for a violation of the marriage law; -- said of either the husband or the wife.

verb. To forgive, excuse or overlook (something).

verb. To allow, accept or permit (something).

verb. To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).

verb. excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with