Synonyms for forgive
fərˈgɪvfor·give

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1. forgive

   To absolve, in the strict sense, is to set free from any bond. One may be absolved from a promise by a breach of faith on the part of one to whom the promise was made. To absolve from sins is formally to remit their condemnation and penalty, regarded as a bond upon the soul. "Almighty God ... pardoneth and absolveth all those who truly repent, and unfeignedly believe his holy Gospel." Book of Common Prayer, Declar. of Absol. To acquit of sin or crime is to free from the accusation of it, pronouncing one guiltless; the innocent are rightfully acquitted; the guilty may be mercifully absolved. Compare PARDON.

   Synonyms:
   absolve, acquit, clear, discharge, exculpate, exempt, exonerate, free, liberate, pardon, pardon, release, set free

   Antonyms:
   accuse, bind, charge, compel, condemn, convict, impeach, inculpate, obligate, oblige

   Preposition:
   One is absolved from (rarely of) a promise, a sin, etc.

Princeton's WordNet

1. forgiveverb

   stop blaming or grant forgiveness

   "I forgave him his infidelity"; "She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday"

2. forgiveverb

   absolve from payment

   "I forgive you your debt"

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1. • Exempt
   • Grant

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1. forgiveverb

   Synonyms:
   PARDON, absolve, excuse, acquit

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1. forgiveverb

   Synonyms:
   pardon, excuse, absolve, condone, exculpate, connive, acquit

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1. List of paraphrases for "forgive":

   forgives, excuse, pardon, forgiven, condone, forgiveness, forgave

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1. Beau Biden:

   This is a man who has a great empathy. He is a man who understands that part of his Christianity is to reach out and to forgive, and so, I just find my relationship with him one that I personally take great solace in. He is a really, truly genuine decent man.

2. Serena Williams:

   I would like to practice what I preach, and teach (my daughter) Olympia that as well. I want to forgive. I have to get there. I’ll be there.

3. Glenn Youngkin:

   I look forward to working with the General Assembly to address this, forgive COVID fines and fees and restore licenses that were unjustly suspended.

4. Teah Wimberly:

   I will never forgive Teah Wimberly for what I have done, and I don't expect you to forgive me.

5. Brandon Theesfeld:

   I wish I could take it all back but I can’t, there is no excuse for my actions. I have asked God for forgiveness and I hope that one day you’ll find it in your heart to forgive me.