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Showing words for FORGIVE using the English dictionary
7 Letter Words for Forgive
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Definitions for Forgive
[1] to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
[2] to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.).
[3] to grant pardon to (a person).
[4] to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies.
[5] to cancel an indebtedness or liability of: to forgive the interest owed on a loan.
[6] to pardon an offense or an offender.
[7] to cease to blame or hold resentment against (someone or something)
[8] to grant pardon for (a mistake, wrongdoing, etc)
[9] (tr) to free or pardon (someone) from penalty
[10] (tr) to free from the obligation of (a debt, payment, etc)
Words related to Forgive
excuse, condone, forget, absolve, efface, purge, acquit, amnesty, palliate, spring, clear, overlook, remit, pocket, relent, commute, respite, exempt, release, exculpate
Words nearby Forgive
forget-me-not, forgetful, forgetive, forgettery, forging, forgive, forgive and forget, forgiveness, forgiving, forgo, forgot
Origin of Forgive
before 900; for- + give; replacing Middle English foryiven, Old English forgiefan
Words that may be confused with Forgive
commute, forgive, pardon, (see, synonym, study, at, pardon)
Other words from Forgive
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 Forgive
Old English forgiefan ; see for- , give
Synonyms for Forgive
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