forgive
Meaning
To forgive means to stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense, mistake, or wrongdoing, allowing for reconciliation or peace of mind.
💡 A common mistake is using "forgive to" instead of "forgive for."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
their
argument
at
the
caf
é,
Maria
sat
on
the
bench
and
thought
about
what
had
happened
.
She
knew
it
would
be
hard
,
but
she
tried
to
forgive
her
friend
because
they
had
been
close
for
years
.
The
sunlight
and
the
slow
walk
helped
her
calm
down
and
see
the
situation
more
clearly
.
When
she
returned
,
she
smiled
and
spoke
quietly
,
ready
to
listen
and
rebuild
their
trust
.
Common Phrases
forgive someone for something
forgive and forget
seek forgiveness
Related Words
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