Exempt (Verb)
Meaning 1
Grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to; "She exempted me from the exam".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The injured player was exempted from participating in the physically demanding practice session.
- Prior military service exempted him from the additional training requirement for the job.
- Due to her outstanding academic record, the professor exempted her from taking the final exam.
- The charity organization exempted low-income families from paying the entrance fee to the event.
- The government exempted seniors from paying taxes on their retirement savings.
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Meaning 2
Grant exemption or release to; "Please excuse me from this class".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The judge exempted the defendant from serving time due to his cooperation with the authorities.
- All clergy members are exempt from paying certain taxes.
- Foreign diplomats are often exempt from local law enforcement.
- Smokers are exempt from the discounted health insurance plan due to the higher risk.
- Due to his exceptional grades, the student was exempt from taking the placement exams.