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Grammar : Verb
Spell : uh-kwit
Phonetic Transcription : əˈkwɪt



Definition of acquitted

Origin :
  • "freed, exonerated," 1670s, past participle adjective from acquit (v.). Formerly in this sense was acquit (late 14c.), perhaps on analogy of pps. such as hit.
  • verb announce removal of blame
  • verb behave some way
Example sentences :
  • "Acquitted by a smile from Amelia, worth all our acclamations," said Mrs. Beaumont.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Their very simplicity and ignorance would have acquitted them.
  • Extract from : « The Celtic Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, January 1876 » by Various
  • He would like to say a few words, while there is time, to those who would have acquitted him.
  • Extract from : « Apology » by Plato
  • On this wise the ambassadors were acquitted of all concern in the matter and dismissed.
  • Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon
  • Soon he had acquitted himself of his stewardship and given the check into her hand.
  • Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden
  • All of its defenders have acquitted themselves loyally and nobly.
  • Extract from : « Henry IV, Makers of History » by John S. C. Abbott
  • Two were banged; Paten and another, named Collier, acquitted.
  • Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever
  • Let us follow the doctor, and see how he acquitted himself in his diplomacy.
  • Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever
  • I was tried ten days after by a military commission, and acquitted.
  • Extract from : « Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • It is needless to say that I acquitted myself of the duty with much delight.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

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