Forgive: meaning, definitions and examples
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forgive
[ fərˈɡɪv ]
in relationships
Stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake.
Synonyms
absolve, disregard, excuse, overlook, pardon
Examples of usage
- I find it hard to forgive and forget
- he asked me to forgive him for the things he said
in religion
Cease to feel resentment against (an offender).
Synonyms
absolve, excuse, exonerate, pardon, pity
Examples of usage
- God, I forgive him
general
The action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.
Synonyms
absolution, clemency, pardon, remission
Examples of usage
- she is quick to ask for forgiveness when she has overstepped the line
Translations
Translations of the word "forgive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perdoar
🇮🇳 माफ करना
🇩🇪 vergeben
🇮🇩 memaafkan
🇺🇦 пробачати
🇵🇱 wybaczać
🇯🇵 許す (ゆるす)
🇫🇷 pardonner
🇪🇸 perdonar
🇹🇷 affetmek
🇰🇷 용서하다
🇸🇦 يغفر
🇨🇿 odpustit
🇸🇰 odpustiť
🇨🇳 原谅 (yuán liàng)
🇸🇮 odpustiti
🇮🇸 fyrirgefa
🇰🇿 кешіру
🇬🇪 მიტევება
🇦🇿 bağışlamaq
🇲🇽 perdonar
Word origin
The word 'forgive' originated from the Old English word 'forgiefan', which meant to give, grant, or allow. The concept of forgiveness has been an important aspect of many religions and cultures throughout history. It is often seen as a way to release anger and resentment, and promote healing and reconciliation.
See also: gave, give, giveaway, given, giver, giving, misgiving.