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Forgive
verb
/fɚˈɡɪv/
Word Frequency:
8.8
Definitions
1.
verb
To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.
"Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace."
2.
verb
To accord forgiveness.
Synonyms
pardoned
excuse
condone
forgiveness
pardon
apologize
sorry
tolerate
waive
forbid
rescind
revoke
Rhymes With
give
combative
sieve
live
corroborative
relive
determinative
outlive
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