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forgave

/fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡeɪv/

Meanings
  • verb

    grant pardon for an offense, forgive an indebtedness, or give up a claim to punishment or requital

  • cease to feel anger or resentment against (someone) for a wrong they have done


Pronunciation
  1. /fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡeɪv/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with forgave
ave , grave , wave , cave , rave , save
Variants
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forgave , forgave and forgot , forgivable , forgivably , forgive , forgive and forget , forgiven , forgiven and forgotten , forgiver , forgivers , forgives , forgives and forgets , forgiving , forgiving and forgetting
Forms
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forgave (past tense and past participle of forgive), forgiving (present participle of forgive), forgiveness (noun)


Etymology
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From Old French forgover, from for, from Latin forum (marketplace, assembly), from ferre to carry, bring. In early use: to carry or bear a grudge; figuratively, to bear or endure, to pardon, forgive.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'forgive' contains the word 'give'.

  2. In the Bible, Jesus teaches his disciples to forgive seventy times seven times.

  3. The act of forgiveness can lead to increased happiness and well-being.


Related Concepts
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  1. apology: An expression of regret or remorse for some wrong or offense, typically made to the person who has been wronged.

  2. reconciliation: The process of making amends for a quarrel or disagreement and restoring friendly relations.

  3. mercy: The quality of being kind and compassionate, especially towards someone who is less powerful or deserving of it.


Culture
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Forgiveness is a complex emotional and moral process that can lead to healing and reconciliation. It is often discussed in various religious and philosophical contexts, as well as in literature, art, and music. For example, in the Bible, Jesus teaches his disciples to forgive as they have been forgiven. In literature, there are numerous examples of characters seeking or granting forgiveness, such as in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' or Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov'. In music, there are many songs about forgiveness, such as 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston or 'For Good' from the musical 'Wicked'.

How to Memorize "forgave"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person extending their hand in a gesture of forgiveness, or visualize yourself forgiving someone.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'forgive' with feelings of compassion, kindness, and healing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Forgive and Let Live' to remember the meaning of the word.


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