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EXCUSED

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Excused.

How to pronounce excused:

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Excused - as an adjective satellite

Granted exemption

Example: "One of the excused jurors planned to write a book"

Excused - as a verb

To forgive; to pardon.

Example: "I excused him his transgressions."

To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.

Example: "I excused myself from the proceedings to think over what i'd heard."

To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.

Example: "You know he shouldn't have done it, so don't try to excuse his behavior!"

To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for.

Example Sentences

"I excused myself from the conversation."
"The teacher excused the student from class."
"She excused her lateness by blaming traffic."
"The manager excused the employee for the mistake."
"They excused his behavior due to his difficult upbringing."
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Word Game Points

Is EXCUSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, excused is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXCUSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is EXCUSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, excused is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXCUSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is EXCUSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, excused is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXCUSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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