forgive
1 of 1verb/fərˈɡɪv/
Forms:forgives,forgiving,forgave,forgiven
1
to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws
B2transitive- After much reflection, she decided to forgive her friend for the misunderstanding.
- Despite the betrayal, he chose to forgive his business partner and rebuild trust.
- Forgiving oneself is an essential step in overcoming personal mistakes and moving forward.
- He frequently forgives his siblings for their occasional disagreements.
- Last year, the family forgave their relative for past wrongs.
2
to release someone from the obligation to repay a debt or financial responsibility
transitive- The bank decided to forgive the loan for families affected by the flood.
- The company agreed to forgive the outstanding balance on the customer's account.
- In times of hardship, some lenders may forgive a portion of the debt.
- The charity forgave the debts of families struggling to make ends meet.
- The government decided to forgive certain student loans to reduce financial burden.