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making an exception

making an exception is the present participle and gerund 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 making an exception

What is making an exception the present participle and gerund of?
Making an exception is the present participle and gerund of make an exception.

Words near making an exception in the dictionary

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

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