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forgive

verb

Stop blaming or grant forgiveness

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
F
Ends with
E
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Stop blaming or grant forgiveness

    “I forgave him his infidelity”

verb

  1. Absolve from payment

    “I forgive you your debt”

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Example Sentences

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

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