CONGE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does conge mean? 

• CONGE (noun)
  The noun CONGE has 3 senses:

1. (architecture) a concave molding

2. formal permission to depart

3. an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal

  Familiarity information: CONGE used as a noun is uncommon.

• CONGE (verb)
  The verb CONGE has 1 sense:

1. perform a ceremonious bow

  Familiarity information: CONGE used as a verb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CONGE (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(architecture) a concave molding

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

conge; congee

Hypernyms ("conge" is a kind of...):

molding; moulding (a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing)

Domain category:

architecture (the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Formal permission to depart

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

conge; congee

Context example:

he gave me his conge

Hypernyms ("conge" is a kind of...):

license; permission; permit (the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization)

Sense 3

Meaning:

An abrupt and unceremonious dismissal

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

conge; congee

Hypernyms ("conge" is a kind of...):

discharge; dismissal; dismission; firing; liberation; release; sack; sacking (the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart))

Derivation:

conge (perform a ceremonious bow)

• CONGE (verb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Perform a ceremonious bow

Classified under:

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing

Synonyms:

conge; congee

Hypernyms (to "conge" is one way to...):

bow; bow down (bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s PP

Derivation:

conge (an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal)