Simple meaning
What does Forgive mean?
Forgive means letting go of anger after a mistake.
Dictionary definition
To stop feeling angry about a mistake and choose to move forward with kindness.
Example sentences
Forgive in a sentence
easy
I forgive you for forgetting my pencil.
medium
It can be hard to forgive after a hurtful moment.
hard
He chose to forgive and rebuild trust with his friend.
Synonyms
Words like Forgive
pardonUse when you excuse a mistake.
excuseUse when you choose not to blame someone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
blameUse when you hold someone at fault.
resentUse when anger continues over time.
Word family
Forgive word family
Base word
forgive
noun
forgiveness
The act of forgiving.
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What does forgive mean?
Forgive means choosing to move forward instead of holding anger.
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