01 v. t. To give wholly; to make over without reservation; to resign.
imp.
Forgave; p. p.
Forgiven; p. pr. & vb. n.
Forgiving
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1.
To give wholly; to make over without reservation; to resign.“To them that list the world's gay shows I leave, And to great ones such folly do forgive.” — Spenser.
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2.
To give up resentment or claim to requital on account of (an offense or wrong); to remit the penalty of; to pardon; -- said in reference to the act forgiven.“And their sins should be forgiven them.” — Mark iv. 12.“He forgive injures so readily that he might be said to invite them.” — Macaulay.
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3.
To cease to feel resentment against, on account of wrong committed; to give up claim to requital from or retribution upon (an offender); to absolve; to pardon; -- said of the person offending.“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” — Luke xxiii. 34.“I as free forgive you, as I would be fforgiven.” — Shak.
Syn.
See excuse.