Dictionary
forgive
Meaning
- To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.
- To pardon for (something); to waive any negative feeling over or retribution for.
- To waive or remit (a debt), to absolve from payment or compensation of.
- To accord forgiveness.
- To look past; to look beyond.
- To redeem; to offset the bad effects of something.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/
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