forgive

//fərˈɡɪv//
B1Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Verb

forgiveInfinitive
forgivePresent tense
forgavePast tense
forgivenPast participle
forgivingPresent participle
forgivesThird-person singular
1

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

I forgave him for lying to me.

2

to cancel or pardon a debt or obligation

The bank agreed to forgive part of the loan.

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