forgive forgive /fɔrˈgɪv/

verb

1. () Stop blaming or grant forgiveness  ( forgive )
   stop blaming or grant forgiveness
    I forgave him his infidelity
   I forgave him his infidelity
    She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday
   She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday
   
2. () Absolve from payment  ( forgive )
   absolve from payment
    I forgive you your debt
   I forgive you your debt