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(1):

(v. i.) To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.

(2):

(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.

(3):

(v. t.) To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Connive'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/connive.html. 1828.
 
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