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forgiveOne entry found. Main Entry: for·give Pronunciation: \fər-ˈgiv, fȯr-\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): for·gave \-ˈgāv\; for·giv·en \-ˈgi-vən\; for·giv·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Old English forgifan, from for- + gifan to give Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1 a : to give up resentment of or claim to requital for <forgive an insult> b : to grant relief from payment of <forgive a debt> synonyms see excuse — for·giv·able \-ˈgi-və-bəl\ adjective — for·giv·ably \-blē\ adverb — for·giv·er noun
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