excuse
verb (used with object)
to regard or judge with forgiveness or indulgence; pardon or forgive; overlook (a fault, error, etc.).
will excuse
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future tenseof excuse.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Welsh fans will excuse Trimble and co for not doing them that favour.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
“I beseech you to control him if you can. If you can’t, I will. I will excuse him and draw every negative inference that I can,” said Engoron.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2023
None of the new criteria will excuse claimants who engaged in fraud.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2023
Her great ability — and I know she will excuse me for speaking so personally — her great devotion to China, are well known in the United States.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2022
“If you will excuse me, Madam,” said Balan, “perhaps we could manage the ordeal tonight? I believe the candidate is loose, for I did not hear him being tied up.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
