forgive
verb (used with object)
to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
has forgiven
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present perfectof forgive (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Mel Gibson might be making movies again, but that doesn't mean all of Hollywood has forgiven him.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2025
Lundes still has bitter memories of his childhood, but he’s also found a kind of peace with his folks, and has forgiven them for not being there for him when he was a boy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2025
Despite still living with the injuries, Mr Ganesh said he has "forgiven" the IRA members that planted the bomb.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2024
Francis, who had a long conversation with Milei after he was elected, has indicated he has forgiven him for the campaign rhetoric and even suggested he is considering visiting his native country this year.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
The statue comes to life, and King Leontes is reunited with both his daughter and queen, who has forgiven him for all the heartache and grief he’d caused their family.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
