forgive (Meaning)
forgive (v)
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
absolve from payment
forgive (v. t.)
To give wholly; to make over without reservation; to resign.
To give up resentment or claim to requital on account of (an offense or wrong); to remit the penalty of; to pardon; -- said in reference to the act forgiven.
To cease to feel resentment against, on account of wrong committed; to give up claim to requital from or retribution upon (an offender); to absolve; to pardon; -- said of the person offending.
Synonyms & Antonyms of forgive
forgive Sentence Examples
- I find it difficult to forgive those who have wronged me.
- Despite being hurt, she chose to forgive her husband.
- Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself, not the offender.
- I have always believed that to err is human, but to forgive is divine.
- True forgiveness is not forgetting, but remembering and moving on.
- Forgiveness can liberate the soul and bring peace to the heart.
- While it can be challenging, forgiving others is an essential step towards healing.
- Forgiveness is not a sign of weakness, but rather a strength of character.
- Holding on to grudges only hurts ourselves, so it's important to learn how to forgive.
- I forgive you not because you deserve it, but because I deserve to live without the burden of anger.
FAQs About the word forgive
stop blaming or grant forgiveness, absolve from paymentTo give wholly; to make over without reservation; to resign., To give up resentment or claim to requital
pardon, ignore, acquit,redeem, exonerate, excuse, release, absolve, discharge,vindicate
hate, detest, dislike, loathe, resent, resent, despise, loathe, dislike,hate
I find it difficult to forgive those who have wronged me.
Despite being hurt, she chose to forgive her husband.
Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself, not the offender.
I have always believed that to err is human, but to forgive is divine.
