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forgive

verb

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
F
Ends with
E
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. stop blaming or grant forgiveness

    “I forgave him his infidelity”

verb

  1. absolve from payment

    “I forgive you your debt”

In context

Example Sentences

I forgave him his infidelity
She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday
I forgive you your debt
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