Definitions

1. verb

to stop feeling anger or resentment towards someone for a wrongdoing, often by choosing to pardon or excuse the person

“After apologizing, she managed to forgive her brother for what he had done.”

2. noun

an act of pardoning or excusing someone for a wrongdoing

“Her forgiveness of her husband was a big step towards healing their relationship.”

3. verb (transitive)

to pardon or excuse someone for a wrongdoing

“The teacher decided to forgive the student for the mistake.”

4. verb (intransitive)

to stop feeling anger or resentment towards someone for a wrongdoing, often by choosing to pardon or excuse the person

“She has finally forgiven her ex-boyfriend for what he did.”

5. interjection

used to express willingness to pardon or excuse someone for a wrongdoing

“Forgive me for my mistake!”