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Meaning
Verb
●
To
pardon
; to
waive
any
negative
feeling
or
desire
for
punishment
,
retribution
, or compensation.
●
To
accord
forgiveness.
●
To
look past
; to look beyond.
●
To
redeem
; to
offset
the
bad
effects of something.
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Origin
forgive
English
forgiven
Middle English (1100-1500)
forgiefan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Apologise
Apologize
Chastise
Punish
Accept
Repent
Crucify
Admonish
Repay
Ignore
Disown
Tolerate
Confess
Betray
Tell
Criticize
Trust
Heal
Admit
Sue
Marry
Ask
Kill
Treat
Chide
Commit
Bless
Love
Deny
Forget
Respect
Pray
Acknowledge
Hate
Honor
Atone
Please
Hurt
Pity
Surrender
Murder
Fight
Judge
Avenge
Castigate
Reject
Teach
Convince
Disregard
Praise
Scold
Remind
Thank
Bury
Make Amends
Give Up
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Rhymes
Div
Liv
Wiv
Shiv
Give
Live
Spiv
Sieve
Unlive
Forgive
Isogriv
Outlive
Sedative
Privative
Invective
Expansive
Iterative
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