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makes an exception

makes an exception is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 makes an exception

What is makes an exception the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Makes an exception is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make an exception.

Words near makes an exception in the dictionary

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

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