v.tr. (also absol. or with double object) (past forgave; past part. forgiven)
1. cease to feel angry or resentful towards; pardon (an offender or offence) (forgive us our mistakes).
2 remit or let off (a debt or debtor).
Derivatives:
forgivable adj. forgivably adv. forgiver n.
Etymology: OE forgiefan (as FOR-, GIVE)