1
as in to pardon
to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward
it is not easy to forgive those who have hurt us
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2
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
he has so many good qualities that I guess we can forgive a slight penchant for exaggeration
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Recent Examples of forgive
With stock market charts resembling the contours of a roller-coaster ride in recent days, many Americans could be forgiven for eyeing their 401(k)s with a little concern.
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Dr. Ronald Premuroso, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Please forgive us for probably passing over your favorite race at the storied track.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
The elastic waistband is forgiving (especially post-resort buffet), and the wide legs allow airflow, even in hot climates.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Fans have not forgiven him for trading a global superstar in the prime of his career.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forgive
Dr. Ronald Premuroso, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Please forgive us for probably passing over your favorite race at the storied track.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
The elastic waistband is forgiving (especially post-resort buffet), and the wide legs allow airflow, even in hot climates.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Fans have not forgiven him for trading a global superstar in the prime of his career.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forgive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgive
Verb
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Newsom received approval from the California Supreme Court to pardon Penry, a requirement when someone has more than one felony conviction.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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While Hunter Biden was convicted on the gun charges and pleaded guilty on the tax charges, his father ultimately pardoned him.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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Wallen briefly hugged the actress but seemed to ignore the rest of the cast and quickly walked past view of the camera.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Ammos Greek With a terrace overlooking JBR Beach and Bluewaters Island, Ammos Greek, at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR, boasts a chic dining ambiance brimming with Aegean coastal charm.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Makeshift tents fill the crammed courtyard, the solid edifice of the church overlooking the flimsy havens.—
CNN’s Abeer Salman and Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The reason for the independence, the Brookings Institution explains, is that politicians tend to want lower interest rates because lower rates stimulate the economy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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If yes, please explain: Only at the misdemeanor level.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Behaviors once deemed unacceptable are becoming normalized and excused.—
Toby Wong,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The school board then revised its Religious Diversity Guidelines to limit the circumstances when students can be excused to noncurricular activities or free-time events that conflict with their family's religious practices.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The myth that trans women are a danger to cis women is a grossly transphobic stereotype with almost no real-world justification, but Rowling pins most of her anti-trans arguments on it, using her experience as a survivor of domestic abuse to justify her prejudice.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
18 Apr. 2025
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The funding freezes and cuts have been imposed before the completion of full investigations, and different legal rationales have been offered to justify them.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Forgive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgive. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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