Pardon: meaning, definitions and examples

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pardon

 

[ ˈpɑːrdn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

asking for forgiveness

Pardon is a noun that refers to the act of forgiving someone for an offense or mistake. It is a formal way of saying 'I forgive you' or 'Excuse me'. Pardon is often used in polite language to ask for forgiveness or to show understanding towards someone's actions.

Synonyms

absolution, excuse, forgiveness

Examples of usage

  • He asked for her pardon after accidentally stepping on her foot.
  • Pardon me for being late to the meeting.
Context #2 | Verb

forgive someone

As a verb, to pardon means to forgive someone for a mistake or wrongdoing. It is an act of granting forgiveness and letting go of any resentment or anger towards the person. Pardoning someone shows compassion and understanding towards their actions.

Synonyms

absolve, excuse, forgive

Examples of usage

  • She decided to pardon her friend for betraying her trust.
  • The President has the power to pardon individuals convicted of crimes.

Translations

Translations of the word "pardon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desculpa

🇮🇳 माफ़ करना

🇩🇪 Entschuldigung

🇮🇩 maaf

🇺🇦 вибачення

🇵🇱 przepraszam

🇯🇵 すみません (sumimasen)

🇫🇷 pardon

🇪🇸 perdón

🇹🇷 affedersiniz

🇰🇷 미안해요 (mianhaeyo)

🇸🇦 عذرًا (ʿudhran)

🇨🇿 promiňte

🇸🇰 prepáčte

🇨🇳 对不起 (duìbuqǐ)

🇸🇮 oprosti

🇮🇸 afsakið

🇰🇿 кешіріңіз (keşiriniz)

🇬🇪 ბოდიში (bodishi)

🇦🇿 bağışlayın

🇲🇽 perdón

Word origin

The word 'pardon' originated from the Old French word 'pardoner', which means 'to forgive'. It was used in the context of granting forgiveness or absolution, especially in religious settings. Over time, the term evolved to be used in everyday language to express forgiveness or to seek forgiveness for one's actions.

See also: pardoning, unpardonable, unpardonably.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,226 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.