— forgivable , adj. — forgiver , n.
/feuhr giv"/ , v. , forgave, forgiven, forgiving .
v.t.
1. to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
2. to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.).
3. to grant pardon to (a person).
4. to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies.
5. to cancel an indebtedness or liability of: to forgive the interest owed on a loan.
v.i.
6. to pardon an offense or an offender.
[ bef. 900; FOR- + GIVE; r. ME foryiven, OE forgiefan ]
Syn. 1. See excuse. 3. absolve, acquit.