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forgivable
[
fer-
giv
]
for·give
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fərˈgɪv
/
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fer-
giv
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verb,
for·gave,
for·giv·en,
for·giv·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
2.
to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.).
3.
to grant pardon to (a person).
4.
to cease to feel resentment against:
to forgive one's enemies.
5.
to cancel an indebtedness or
liability
of:
to forgive the interest owed on a loan.
verb (used without object)
6.
to pardon an offense or an offender.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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Origin:
before 900;
for-
+
give
;
replacing
Middle English
foryiven,
Old English
forgiefan
Related forms
for·giv·a·ble,
adjective
for·giv·er,
noun
half-for·giv·en,
adjective
pre·for·give,
verb (used with object)
pre·for·gave,
pre·for·giv·en,
pre·for·giv·ing.
un·for·giv·a·ble,
adjective
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un·for·giv·a·ble·ness,
noun
un·for·giv·a·b·ly,
adverb
un·for·giv·en,
adjective
COLLAPSE
Can be confused:
commute
,
forgive,
pardon
(see synonym note at
pardon
).
Synonyms
1.
See
excuse.
3.
absolve, acquit.
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forgive
(fəˈɡɪv)
—
vb
,
-gives
,
-giving
,
-gave
,
-given
1.
to cease to blame or hold resentment against (someone or something)
2.
to grant pardon for (a mistake, wrongdoing, etc)
3.
(
tr
) to free or pardon (someone) from penalty
4.
(
tr
) to free from the obligation of (a debt, payment, etc)
[Old English
forgiefan
; see
for-
,
give
]
for'givable
—
adj
for'givably
—
adv
for'giver
—
n
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