English English Dictionary
Result for Connive
Connive
(v. i.)
To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.
Connive
(v. i.)
To close the eyes upon a fault; to wink (at); to fail or forbear by intention to discover an act; to permit a proceeding, as if not aware of it; -- usually followed by at.
Connive
(v. t.)
To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.