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made an exception

made an exception is the simple past and past participle of make an exception.

Meaning of make an exception

Verb

make an exception (third-person singular simple present makes an exception, present participle making an exception, simple past and past participle made an exception)

  1. To permit something that does not follow the usual rules or standards.
    • You told me again you preferred handsome men
      But for me, you would make an exception.1974, Leonard Cohen, “Chelsea Hotel #2”, in New Skin for the Old Ceremony

Questions about made an exception

What is made an exception the simple past and past participle of?
Made an exception is the simple past and past participle of make an exception.

Words near made an exception in the dictionary

  1. made an ass of
  2. made an effort
  3. made an entrance
  4. made an errand
  5. made an example of
  6. made an exception
  7. made an exhibition of oneself
  8. made an honest woman
  9. made an impression
  10. made an offer
  11. made as if

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