vt to give wholly; to make over without reservation; to resign.
2. forgive ·vt to give up resentment or claim to requital on account of (an offense or wrong); to remit the penalty of; to pardon;
said in reference to the act forgiven.
3. forgive ·vt to cease to feel resentment against, on account of wrong committed; to give up claim to requital from or retribution upon (an offender); to absolve; to pardon;
said of the person offending.