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shrived

 

[ ʃraɪvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Shrived is the past tense of shrive, which refers to the action of hearing someone's confession, especially in a religious context. This term has particularly been used in Christian traditions, where a priest would listen to the penitent's confession and grant absolution. It suggests a sense of spiritual cleansing and repentance. The word also has historical implications in relation to penance and forgiveness.

Synonyms

absolve, confess, forgive

Examples of usage

  • He shrived the sinner before the morning service.
  • Many believers sought to be shrived before the holy festival.
  • The priest shrived hundreds of congregants during Lent.

Translations

Translations of the word "shrived" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encolhido

🇮🇳 संकोचित

🇩🇪 geschrumpft

🇮🇩 menyusut

🇺🇦 зменшений

🇵🇱 skurczony

🇯🇵 縮んだ

🇫🇷 rétréci

🇪🇸 encogido

🇹🇷 küçülmüş

🇰🇷 축소된

🇸🇦 مُتَقلِّص

🇨🇿 zmenšený

🇸🇰 zmenšený

🇨🇳 缩小的

🇸🇮 manjšan

🇮🇸 minnka

🇰🇿 кішірейтілген

🇬🇪 შემცირებული

🇦🇿 kiçildilmiş

🇲🇽 encogido

Etymology

The word 'shrived' comes from the Old English word 'scrīfan,' which meant to prescribe or to declare. It evolved to encompass the religious act of confession, deriving specific connotations from ecclesiastical practices of the Middle Ages. In this context, shriving involved the solemn practice of confession to a priest, who would absolve the penitent's sins. Its usage became more prominent in medieval literature, reflecting the spiritual and moral concerns of society at that time. During the Reformation, while the practice of confession underwent significant scrutiny and change, the term 'shrive' persisted in its usage within various Christian denominations, illustrating both its religious and cultural importance. The term has maintained some relevance in modern English, particularly in religious discourse, though it is not as commonly used in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,193, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.