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Definitions for Forgave
[1] simple past tense of forgive.
[2] to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
[3] to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.).
[4] to grant pardon to (a person).
[5] to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies.
[6] to cancel an indebtedness or liability of: to forgive the interest owed on a loan.
[7] to pardon an offense or an offender.
[8] the past tense of forgive
[9] to cease to blame or hold resentment against (someone or something)
[10] to grant pardon for (a mistake, wrongdoing, etc)
[11] (tr) to free or pardon (someone) from penalty
[12] (tr) to free from the obligation of (a debt, payment, etc)
Words related to Forgave
excuse, condone, forget, absolve, efface, purge, acquit, amnesty, palliate, spring, clear, overlook, remit, pocket, relent, commute, respite, exempt, release, exculpate
Words nearby Forgave
forfex, forficate, forfochen, forgat, forgather, forgave, forge, forge welding, forgery, forget, forget it
Origin of Forgave
ivebefore 900; for- + give; replacing Middle English foryiven, Old English forgiefan
Words that may be confused with Forgave
WORDS, THAT, MAY, BE, CONFUSED, WITH, forgivecommute, forgive, pardon, (see, synonym, study, at, pardon)
Other words from Forgave
for·giv·a·ble , adjective
for·giv·er , noun
half-for·giv·en , adjective
pre·for·give , verb (used with object) pre·for·gave, pre·for·giv·en, pre·for·giv·ing.
un·for·giv·a·ble , adjective
un·for·giv·a·ble·ness , noun
un·for·giv·a·bly , adverb
un·for·giv·en , adjective
Word origin for Forgave
iveOld English forgiefan ; see for- , give
Synonyms for Forgave
absolve, condone, excuse, forget, acquit, amnesty, clear, commute, efface, exculpate, exempt, exonerate, extenuate, overlook, palliate, pocket, purge, release, relent, remit, reprieve, respite, spring, accept apology, allow for, bear no malice, bear with, bury the hatchet, dismiss from mind, kiss and make up, laugh off, let bygones be bygones, let it go, let off, let off easy, let pass, let up on, make allowance, think no more of, turn other cheek, wink at, wipe slate clean