forgive

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Definitions

v.

To pardon someone and stop feeling anger or resentment toward them; to waive a debt or obligation.

原谅,宽恕;免除(债务)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
forgiveother
=forgive

Common Collocations

  • 1.forgive and forget既往不咎
  • 2.forgive sb for sth原谅某人某事
  • 3.ask for forgiveness请求宽恕

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She asked him to forgive her mistakes and start their relationship fresh again.

  • 2.

    He struggled to forgive himself for the harm he caused to his family.

  • 3.

    Over time, we must learn to forgive others to achieve inner peace.

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