forgive
vb , -gives, -giving, -gave, -given
1 to cease to blame or hold resentment against (someone or something)
2 to grant pardon for (a mistake, wrongdoing, etc.)
3 tr to free or pardon (someone) from penalty
4 tr to free from the obligation of (a debt, payment, etc.)
(Old English forgiefan; see for-, give)
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forgivable adj
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forgivably adv
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forgiver n