forgive

Meanings

• verb

  grant pardon for an offense, forgive an indebtedness, or give up resentment

  - "After apologizing, she asked for his forgiveness."
  - "The king granted forgiveness to his enemies."
  - "I can't forgive him for what he did."

• verb

  cease to feel anger or resentment toward someone for an offense, mistake, or misunderstanding

  - "It's time for her to forgive and move on."
  - "He found it difficult to forgive himself."
  - "Forgiveness is an important part of any relationship."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forgive
absolve , disperse , rehearse , resolve

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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 , forgive me

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Etymology

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Old English forgyfen, from for 'beyond' + gyfen 'give'. Related to give.

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Trivia

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1. Forgiveness is a complex emotional and psychological process that can have significant effects on both the forgiver and the person being forgiven.

2. Studies have shown that forgiveness can lead to improved mental and physical health, as well as increased happiness and overall well-being.

3. Forgiveness is not always easy, and it may take time and effort to fully let go of negative emotions and truly forgive.

4. Forgiveness is a universal human need, and it is important to remember that we all make mistakes and need forgiveness at some point in our lives.

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Related Concepts

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1. forgiveness: The act or process of forgiving, pardoning, or excusing an offense or mistake. Forgiveness can lead to healing, reconciliation, and improved relationships.

2. forgiveness therapy: A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals learn to forgive themselves and others, improve relationships, and reduce negative emotions like anger, resentment, and guilt.

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Culture

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Forgiveness is a central theme in many religions and philosophies, such as Christianity, Buddhism, and Confucianism. It is often seen as a way to heal relationships and promote peace and understanding. Forgiveness is also a common theme in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "forgive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person extending their hand to you in an offering of forgiveness. Visualize yourself accepting their forgiveness and feeling a weight lifted off your shoulders.
   - Visualize yourself forgiving someone else, and see the positive impact it has on your relationship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the act of forgiveness with positive emotions like love, compassion, and understanding.
   - Remember that forgiveness does not mean forgetting or condoning the offense, but rather letting go of negative emotions and focusing on healing and moving forward.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym FORGIVE: F-orgive, O-ffer an explanation, R-espect the other person's feelings, G-ive time, I-ntentionally focus on positive thoughts, and V-alue the relationship.

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