Forgive
/fərˈɡɪv/verb
To decide not to remain angry with someone who has done something wrong.
I hope you can forgive me for being so rude.
Often appears as...
- forgive someone
- forgive yourself
verb
To cancel a debt or an obligation.
The bank forgave the loan.
Often appears as...
- forgive debt
- forgive loan
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To allow someone not to do something that was expected to be done, or to not punish them for something.
I forgave him for not doing his homework this time.
Often appears as...
- forgive tardiness
- forgive mistake
verb
To decide not to remain angry with someone who has done something wrong.
I hope you can forgive me for being so rude.
Often appears as...
- forgive someone
- forgive yourself
verb
To cancel a debt or an obligation.
The bank forgave the loan.
Often appears as...
- forgive debt
- forgive loan
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To allow someone not to do something that was expected to be done, or to not punish them for something.
I forgave him for not doing his homework this time.
Often appears as...
- forgive tardiness
- forgive mistake
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Relief
Forgiving can provide emotional release for both the wrongdoer and the forgiver, mending relationships.
When she forgave her friend, she felt a weight lift off her shoulders.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Forgetting
'Forgive' doesn't always mean to forget the incident; it's about letting go of resentment.
He forgave her actions but the memory still lingered.
Pro Tip 3/3Conditional Apology
Sometimes 'forgive' is used to ask for forgiveness, even when one doesn't feel at fault.
Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the incorrect figure?
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The legend of Annapurna,...
where she opened a kitchen to fill the bellies of the people until they could eat no more. But it was not only mere mortals who were served at her feast. Humbled at the scenes of earthly pleasure blooming all around him, Lord Shiva himself approached the goddess with an empty bowl and begged for food and forgiveness.
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The mathematics of love...
with the rest of the world not being far behind. Now, you can be forgiven, perhaps for thinking that the arguments that precede a marital breakup are not an ideal candidate for mathematical investigation. For one thing, it's very hard to know what you should be measuring or what you should be quantifying.
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The five major world...
and then taught them about his heavenly father -- affectionate, forgiving, and attentive. Then, he would invite everyone to a common table to illustrate his Kingdom of God, outcasts, sinners, and saints all eating together. He had only three years before his unconventional wisdom
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Why I'm done trying to...
on behalf of men all over the world who feel similar to me, please forgive us for all the ways that we have not relied on your strength. And now I would like to ask you to formally help us, because we cannot do this alone.
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Why do we pass gas? -...
The amount and type can vary based on your diet and the bacteria in your intestine. Exercise social courtesy while passing gas, and do try to forgive your bacteria. They're only trying to be helpful.
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Christianity 101 PIPE...
and tradition have changed according to the spiritual needs and desires of its billions of adherents worldwide a man from Judea is simple message of peace and forgiveness remains just as powerful
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What forgiveness can...
and life has no value and it might shatter life I also learned that when you draw the short straw in life nobody cares if you live or if you die after forgive those
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Inside the mind of a...
More importantly, the verses in the Koran that are connected to jihad or fighting do not cancel out the verses that talk about forgiveness, benevolence or patience.
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Hot Spring and Swans in...
I'm not gonna eat it though to be honest this stink of rotten eggs has put me off food for life I'll go on then I guess I give me a go Oh forgive
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My descent into...
"I'm sorry." And he embraced me, and he forgave me. And he encouraged me to forgive myself.
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The legend of Annapurna,...
where she opened a kitchen to fill the bellies of the people until they could eat no more. But it was not only mere mortals who were served at her feast. Humbled at the scenes of earthly pleasure blooming all around him, Lord Shiva himself approached the goddess with an empty bowl and begged for food and forgiveness.
Video examples
The mathematics of love...
with the rest of the world not being far behind. Now, you can be forgiven, perhaps for thinking that the arguments that precede a marital breakup are not an ideal candidate for mathematical investigation. For one thing, it's very hard to know what you should be measuring or what you should be quantifying.
Video examples
The five major world...
and then taught them about his heavenly father -- affectionate, forgiving, and attentive. Then, he would invite everyone to a common table to illustrate his Kingdom of God, outcasts, sinners, and saints all eating together. He had only three years before his unconventional wisdom
Video examples
Why I'm done trying to...
on behalf of men all over the world who feel similar to me, please forgive us for all the ways that we have not relied on your strength. And now I would like to ask you to formally help us, because we cannot do this alone.
Video examples
Why do we pass gas? -...
The amount and type can vary based on your diet and the bacteria in your intestine. Exercise social courtesy while passing gas, and do try to forgive your bacteria. They're only trying to be helpful.
Video examples
Christianity 101 PIPE...
and tradition have changed according to the spiritual needs and desires of its billions of adherents worldwide a man from Judea is simple message of peace and forgiveness remains just as powerful
Video examples
What forgiveness can...
and life has no value and it might shatter life I also learned that when you draw the short straw in life nobody cares if you live or if you die after forgive those
Video examples
Inside the mind of a...
More importantly, the verses in the Koran that are connected to jihad or fighting do not cancel out the verses that talk about forgiveness, benevolence or patience.
Video examples
Hot Spring and Swans in...
I'm not gonna eat it though to be honest this stink of rotten eggs has put me off food for life I'll go on then I guess I give me a go Oh forgive
Video examples
My descent into...
"I'm sorry." And he embraced me, and he forgave me. And he encouraged me to forgive myself.
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Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
A lot of times, people feel that if they forgive the person who hurt them, then they will continue to take advantage of them or not take responsibility for what they did wrong.
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Tyler Perry
American Actor
Forgiveness is important in families, especially when there are so many secrets that need to be healed - for the most part, every family's got them.
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Miranda Kerr
Australian Model
We all say things sometimes to hurt people, so it's important to forgive and have peace with others and forgive and be at peace with yourself.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
Children begin by loving their parents; after a time they judge them; rarely, if ever, do they forgive them.
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Bruce Lee
American Actor
Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.
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Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
The Lord is forgiving, but sometimes life is not forgiving.
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Kate Nash
English Musician
Forgiving yourself will help with giving yourself strength.
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George MacDonald
Scottish Novelist
Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life.
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Mike Portnoy
American Musician
Life is too short for resentments, and I always forgive.
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David Luiz
Brazilian Athlete
I forgive everyone in my life.
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
A lot of times, people feel that if they forgive the person who hurt them, then they will continue to take advantage of them or not take responsibility for what they did wrong.
Quote examples
Tyler Perry
American Actor
Forgiveness is important in families, especially when there are so many secrets that need to be healed - for the most part, every family's got them.
Quote examples
Miranda Kerr
Australian Model
We all say things sometimes to hurt people, so it's important to forgive and have peace with others and forgive and be at peace with yourself.
Quote examples
Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
Children begin by loving their parents; after a time they judge them; rarely, if ever, do they forgive them.
Quote examples
Bruce Lee
American Actor
Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.
Quote examples
Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
The Lord is forgiving, but sometimes life is not forgiving.
Quote examples
Kate Nash
English Musician
Forgiving yourself will help with giving yourself strength.
Quote examples
George MacDonald
Scottish Novelist
Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life.
Quote examples
Mike Portnoy
American Musician
Life is too short for resentments, and I always forgive.
Quote examples
David Luiz
Brazilian Athlete
I forgive everyone in my life.
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