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She felt forgiven after saying sorry.
What does Forgiven mean?
Excused or no longer blamed.
Dictionary definition
Excused or no longer blamed for a mistake or wrong.
Example sentences
Forgiven in a sentence
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The mistake was forgiven.
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Being forgiven can help rebuild trust when someone takes responsibility.
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What does forgiven mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forgiven?
Pardoned is close in meaning to forgiven.
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Which word is an antonym of forgiven?
Blamed contrasts with forgiven.
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Forgiven
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WordForgiven.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningForgiven means Excused or no longer blamed.
ExampleExample: She felt forgiven after saying sorry.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- for · giv · un
- Strongest beat
- giv
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on giv.
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Synonyms
Words like Forgiven
pardonedForgiven or excused.
forgiveRelated word that supports the meaning of forgiven.
Antonyms
Opposite words
blamedHeld responsible for something wrong.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forgiven, depending on context.
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Word family
Forgiven word family
Base word
forgiven
verb
forgivened
Past form of forgiven.
verb
forgivening
Action form of forgiven.
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Hint for students
Forgiven means that someone has been excused or no longer blamed for a wrong after forgiveness was given.
Common mix-up
Forgiven is not the same as innocent. A person can be forgiven after doing something wrong.
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Write one sentence that shows forgiven without using the word forgiven. Example: After saying sorry, he knew his friend was no longer angry about the mistake. Clue words: saying sorry, no longer angry, mistake Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show someone no longer being blamed or resented?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "After the apology, Sam felt forgiven by his friend." Why does forgiven fit better than punished?
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