Absolve

Quick meaning: Absolve is a verb meaning (transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).

Meaning

(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).

More Meanings

1. (transitive, obsolete) To resolve; to explain; to solve.
2. (transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
3. (transitive, law) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for.
4. (transitive, theology) To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to.
5. (transitive, theology) To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin.
6. (transitive, obsolete) To finish; to accomplish.
7. (transitive) To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

Example Sentences

we ſhall not abſolve the doubt.

To make confession and to be absolved.

Abſolves the juſt, and dooms the guilty ſouls.

You will absolve a subject from his allegiance.

Word Forms

• absolves
• absolving
• absolved

Synonyms for absolve

Depending on context, synonyms include excuse, exempt, free, release, befree, deliver.

Antonyms for absolve

Common opposites include fault.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include justify, free, waiver, waive, acquit, exonerate.

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