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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 Word 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
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of forgive1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But Jelly Roll looked so amped to have her out there that you were inclined — hey, what do you know — to forgive.
"I think shoppers are generally forgiving when these incidents occur, but they expect it to be resolved quickly."
Yet some boxing fans - not necessarily the purists - can be forgiving, especially when you put it all on the line.
If you focused on the two senior players at the full-time whistle, you would be forgiven for thinking it was their first time feeling it, such was the way they immersed themselves in the celebrations.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
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