Pronunciation

/fərˈɡɪv/

Definitions

• Verb: To absolve someone of blame or punishment for a fault or offense; to pardon or excuse. For example: “She forgave him for his mistake.”
  • To give up resentment against: “It takes time to forgive and forget after a serious argument.”
  • To cancel or remit (a debt, obligation, penalty, etc.): “The king decided to forgive all taxes owed by the peasants.”

Phrases

• “Forgive and forget”: To pardon someone for something wrong they’ve done and not hold it against them anymore.
• “Forgive me/us/them”: An expression used when apologizing or seeking pardon for oneself or others.
• “To be forgiven”: To have one’s mistakes or transgressions pardoned.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “I hope she can forgive me for breaking her vase.”
• “He forgave his friend’s betrayal and chose to move on with their friendship.”
• “If you forgive your brother, it will help heal the rift between you both.”

Synonyms

• Pardon
• Absolve
• Excuse
• Exonerate
• Remit
• Let go
• Release
• Forbear
• Bear no grudge
• Show mercy