Forgave: meaning, definitions and examples
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forgave
[ fษrหษกeษชvd ]
past tense
Forgave is the past tense of forgive, which means to stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake. It is an expression of understanding and letting go of negative feelings.
Synonyms
absolve, excuse, forget, pardon.
Examples of usage
- She forgave him for his mistake.
- After a long discussion, they finally forgave each other.
- He forgave her debt as an act of kindness.
Translations
Translations of the word "forgave" in other languages:
๐ต๐น perdoou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคซ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verzieh
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengampuni
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะฑะฐัะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ wybaczyล
๐ฏ๐ต ่จฑใใ
๐ซ๐ท pardonnรฉ
๐ช๐ธ perdonรณ
๐น๐ท affetti
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฉ์ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงู ุญ
๐จ๐ฟ odpustil
๐ธ๐ฐ odpustil
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ฐ ไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ odpustil
๐ฎ๐ธ fyrirgefinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัััะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baฤฤฑลladฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ perdonรณ
Etymology
The word 'forgave' is derived from the Old English 'forgiefan', which means to give up or to grant. This etymology reflects the essence of the term, which centers on the idea of releasing negative emotions associated with past grievances. Over time, the usage of 'forgave' evolved, influenced by various dialects and languages such as Old Norse and Middle English. The prefix 'for-' in Old English implies a sense of 'completely' or 'in advance,' while the root 'giefan' means 'to give.' Therefore, 'forgave' conveys the act of completely giving up resentment, which underscores a transformative emotional process. Used frequently in literature and everyday speech, the concept of forgiveness holds significant cultural and philosophical importance, often highlighted in moral and religious contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,853, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19850 sheaf
- 19851 ironing
- 19852 confederate
- 19853 forgave
- 19854 footman
- 19855 promiscuous
- 19856 industrially
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