2007-12-26 16:19:25 · 16 answers · asked by Katherine M 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Allow, approve of.
2007-12-26 16:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by skeptic 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like more in the line of allowing or agreeing with. Or just tolerating.
He is condoning this behavior. In this statement it sounds like the behavior is being allowed, but may not be agreed with. But I dont think that it means to forgive. Although forgivness may be in the act of condoning but it isn't always. You may condone something through ignorance or even spite.
2007-12-27 00:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by guitarrman45 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hey!
Depends on the subtext. Here, I'll give you the definition from dictionary.com!
con·done /kÉnËdoÊn/ Pronunciation Key -
–verb (used with object), -doned, -don·ing.
1. to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like).
2. to give tacit approval to Example: By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior.
3. to pardon or forgive (an offense); excuse.
4. to cause the condonation of.
5. In Law. to forgive or act so as to imply forgiveness of (a violation of the marriage vow).
So, yeah, it can mean to forgive. But usually it means approval, or acceptance, instead of the more passive forgiveness. Anyway, I hope that helps you out!
Luv ya,
Tashi :)
2007-12-27 00:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by LilLaTLuv 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to Thesaurus English dictionary (U.S.)..
Condone means Overlook,disregard, ignore, close the eyes to.
Antonym of condone is Acknowledge.
2007-12-27 00:25:57 · answer #4 · answered by Nasir 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
To condone something means to agree that it's okay to do it (ie, that there is nothing wrong with doing it).
To forgive means to acknowledge that a wrong has been done, but that you harbor no negative feelings towards the person for doing that thing wrong... ie you still love them.
2007-12-27 00:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by MumOf5 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In a sense i believe it means to look the other way. You can be against sometihng, yet condone it in society.
2007-12-27 00:26:49 · answer #6 · answered by Vengance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hardly. To condone is to approve. You don't need to forgive that which you approve of!
2007-12-27 00:24:21 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle C 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just because you FORGIVE someone doesn't mean you CONDONE what they do.
2007-12-27 00:23:37 · answer #8 · answered by jubka1 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, condone does not mean "to forgive." Look it up in the dictionary...
2007-12-27 00:22:48 · answer #9 · answered by Geri42 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
No, "Condone" means to tolerate or support.
2007-12-27 00:22:59 · answer #10 · answered by 6.02x10e23 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
con·done (kÉn-dÅn')
tr.v., -doned, -don·ing, -dones.
To overlook, forgive, or disregard (an offense) without protest or censure. See synonyms at forgive.
[Latin condÅnÄre : com-, intensive pref.; see com– + dÅnÄre, to give (from dÅnum, gift).]
2007-12-27 00:27:38 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋