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A forgiving friend gives people another chance.
What does Forgiving mean?
Willing to forgive.
Dictionary definition
Willing to forgive; also stopping blame or excusing a mistake.
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Forgiving in a sentence
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She is forgiving the mistake and moving on.
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Forgiving can describe a kind attitude or the action of letting go of blame.
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What does forgiving mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to forgiving?
Merciful is close in meaning to forgiving.
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Which word is an antonym of forgiving?
Resentful contrasts with forgiving.
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WordForgiving.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningForgiving means Willing to forgive.
ExampleExample: A forgiving friend gives people another chance.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- for · giv · ing
- Strongest beat
- giv
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on giv.
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resentfulHolding onto anger or blame.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forgiving, depending on context.
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Forgiving describes a person or attitude that is willing to forgive and not hold anger for long.
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Forgiving is not the same as weak. A forgiving person may still set rules or explain what was wrong.
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Write one sentence that shows forgiving without using the word forgiving. Example: Even after the argument, he accepted the apology and treated his teammate kindly. Clue words: accepted the apology, treated kindly, after the argument Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a person willing to move past a wrong without staying angry?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Her forgiving attitude helped the team move past the argument." Why does forgiving fit better than stubborn?
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