forgive

US /fɚˈɡɪv/

UK /fɚˈɡɪv/

1.

stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake

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I can never forgive him for what he did.

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Please forgive me for my mistake.

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pardon excuse absolve acquit remit

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blame condemn punish resent

2.

cancel a debt

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The bank agreed to forgive the remaining debt.

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They asked the landlord to forgive their rent for the month.

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cancel remit waive absolve discharge

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forgive and forget