Forgive ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Forgive ( verb )

1. Cease to feel resentment against (someone) for an offense or mistake.
2. Grant pardon for (an offense or mistake).

Origin:

From old english forgiefan (infinitive), from for- + giefan "give".

Examples:

1. She asked her mother to forgive her for lying to her.
2. He found it hard to forgive his father for leaving the family.
3. He finally forgave her for cheating on him.
4. The judge said that the victim's family had the right to forgive the offender.
5. He could not forgive himself for his mistake and it haunted him for the rest of his life.

(As a verb)

Forgive ( verb )

1. Cease to feel resentment against (someone) for an offense or mistake.
2. Grant pardon for (an offense or mistake).

Origin:

From old english forgiefan (infinitive), from for- + giefan "give".

Examples:

1. She asked her mother to forgive her for lying to her.
2. He found it hard to forgive his father for leaving the family.
3. He finally forgave her for cheating on him.
4. The judge said that the victim's family had the right to forgive the offender.
5. He could not forgive himself for his mistake and it haunted him for the rest of his life.