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forgive
[ fer-giv ]
verb (used with object)
- to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
- to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.).
- to grant pardon to (a person).
Synonyms: ,
- to cease to feel resentment against:
to forgive one's enemies.
- to cancel an indebtedness or liability of:
to forgive the interest owed on a loan.
verb (used without object)
- to pardon an offense or an offender.
forgive
/ əˈɡɪ /
verb
- to cease to blame or hold resentment against (someone or something)
- to grant pardon for (a mistake, wrongdoing, etc)
- tr to free or pardon (someone) from penalty
- tr to free from the obligation of (a debt, payment, etc)
Derived Forms
- ڴǰˈ, noun
- ڴǰˈ, adverb
- ڴǰˈ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ڴǰ·a· adjective
- ڴǰ·İ noun
- -ڴǰ·IJ adjective
- Эǰ· verb (used with object) preforgave preforgiven preforgiving
- unڴǰ·a· adjective
- unڴǰ·a··ness noun
- ܲЭǰ·a· adverb
- ܲЭǰ·IJ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of forgive1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Americans will forgive criminal incompetence as long as you virtue-signal your “values.”
I know what you might be forgiven for thinking.
But in later conversations, it became clear that what she could not forgive were the shortcomings which allowed the devastating suicide attack to happen.
And while it's in line with his faith, the former Archbishop's statement that he would forgive the serial abuser if he was alive may cause further upset.
Asked whether he wanted to be forgiven by Smyth's victims, Welby said: "Everyone wants to be forgiven but to demand forgiveness is to abuse again."
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