forgive
[ fer-giv ]
/ fərˈgɪv /
verb (used with object), for·gave, for·giv·en, for·giv·ing.
to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.).
to grant pardon to (a person).
to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies.
to cancel an indebtedness or liability of: to forgive the interest owed on a loan.
verb (used without object), for·gave, for·giv·en, for·giv·ing.
to pardon an offense or an offender.
OTHER WORDS FROM forgive
Words nearby forgive
forget-me-not,
forgetful,
forgetive,
forgettery,
forging,
forgive,
forgive and forget,
forgiveness,
forgiving,
forgo,
forgot
Example sentences from the Web for unforgivable
British Dictionary definitions for unforgivable (1 of 2)
unforgivable
/ (ˌʌnfəˈɡɪvəbəl) /
adjective
so bad as to be unable to be excused or pardoned
British Dictionary definitions for unforgivable (2 of 2)
forgive
/ (fəˈɡɪv) /
verb -gives, -giving, -gave or -given
to cease to blame or hold resentment against (someone or something)
to grant pardon for (a mistake, wrongdoing, etc)
(tr)
to free or pardon (someone) from penalty
(tr)
to free from the obligation of (a debt, payment, etc)
Derived forms of forgive
forgivable, adjective forgivably, adverb forgiver, nounWord Origin for forgive
Old English
forgiefan; see
for-,
give