# condense vs condone

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### condense
*verb · IPA /kənˈdɛns/ · frequency rank #41,059*
To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.

### condone
*verb · IPA /kənˈdoʊn/ · frequency rank #23,215*
To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).

## Source
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