Forgive

Pronunciation: /fərˈɡɪv/

Forgive (verb)

  1. Stop feeling angry or upset with someone for something they did.
  2. Decide not to require someone to pay back money they owe.
  3. Decide not to be upset about a mistake or bad behavior.

Examples

  • She decided to forgive him after the argument.
  • They forgave each other and moved on.

Common collocations: forgive and forget, forgive someone, forgive a loan, forgive a debt, forgive a mistake

Synonyms of Forgive

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Forgive

  • — assigning responsibility for a fault
  • — expressing strong disapproval
  • — charging someone with a fault