forgive

/fəɡˈɪv/

/fɝˈɡɪv/, /fɔɹˈɡɪv/

to forgive

MAIN VERB

to stop blaming someone or being angry with them for something they have done; or not punish someone for an offense, flaw, etc.

absolve from payment

Examples

1. All is forgiven.

2. He can't forgive her for doing the dirty on him and having an affair with his best friend.

3. You may find it difficult to forgive someone who has wronged you.

4. After learning about my friend's difficult childhood, I felt more understanding and compassionate towards them - as they say, to know all is to forgive all.

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