exempter

to exempt

verb eg-zahmp-TEH Rare

Origin: Latin 'exemptare', frequentative of 'eximere' (to take out).

Also means

to excuse (from an obligation)

Usage Note

Exempter is a formal verb meaning to release someone from a duty or obligation — être exempté de service militaire (to be exempted from military service). It takes a direct object plus de for the obligation: exempter quelqu'un de quelque chose. The related adjective exempt (m) / exempte (f) means 'free from, exempt'.

Examples

"Il a été exempté de l'examen grâce à ses résultats."

Natural Translation

He was exempted from the exam thanks to his results.

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