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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).
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
/ fəˈɡɪv /
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)
Other Word Forms
- forgivable adjective
- forgiver noun
- half-forgiven adjective
- preforgive verb (used with object)
- unforgivable adjective
- unforgivableness noun
- unforgivably adverb
- unforgiven adjective
- forgivably adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of forgive1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
She said she could not forgive Norris because he has not "expressed any acceptance, any contrition and certainly has no humanity".
One grandee tells me: "We need to regain our senses and remember we were totally thrashed last summer and have not yet been forgiven. More shenanigans won't help."
You could be forgiven for thinking that electric cars might finally be gaining momentum in the US.
"People may be forgiven for thinking that we don't take it home, but we do. It's impossible to close the door."
"I will never forgive myself. But the sea was the only chance I had," Ahmed told me soon afterwards.
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