forgive

Meaning

to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon

to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense

To stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense or mistake.

Example Sentences

She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.

I forgive you for your mistake.

She decided to forgive her friend for the harsh words.

Example Expressions

forgive and forget

Synonyms

pardon, excuse, absolve, overlook, release

Entry 1

pardon, excuse, absolve, overlook

Entry 2

pardon, excuse, absolve

Entry 3

pardon, excuse, absolve, overlook, release

Antonyms

blame, condemn, punish, resent

Entry 1

blame, condemn, punish, resent

Entry 2

blame, condemn, resent

Entry 3

blame, resent, condemn

Collocations

forgive mistakes, forgive and forget, please forgive, forgive someone, forgive completely, forgive mistake, forgive easily, forgive sins

Entry 1

forgive mistakes, forgive and forget, please forgive, forgive someone

Entry 2

forgive completely, forgive mistake, forgive someone, please forgive, forgive and forget

Entry 3

forgive someone, forgive easily, forgive mistakes, forgive sins