forgive

forgive
forgivable, adj.forgiver, n.
/feuhr giv"/, v., forgave, forgiven, forgiving.
v.t.
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.
v.i.
6. to pardon an offense or an offender.
[bef. 900; FOR- + GIVE; r. ME foryiven, OE forgiefan]
Syn. 1. See excuse. 3. absolve, acquit.

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