Forgive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Forgive is a verb meaning (transitive) To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.
Meaning
(transitive) To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To pardon (something); to waive any negative feeling over or retribution for.
- (transitive) To waive or remit (a debt), to absolve from payment or compensation of.
- (intransitive) To accord forgiveness.
- (transitive) To look past; to look beyond.
- (transitive) To redeem; to offset the bad effects of something.
Example Sentences
Forgive us our trespasses.
... to forgive their crimes.
Please forgive me if my phone goes off - I'm expecting an urgent call from my boss.
Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.
Word Forms
- forgives
- forgiving
- forgave
- forgiven
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pardoned, excuse, condone, forgiveness, pardon, apologize.
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