forgive

(verb)

verb

1. stop blaming or grant forgiveness

- I forgave him his infidelity

- She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday

Definition categories: communication, concede, grant, yield

2. absolve from payment

- I forgive you your debt

Definition categories: social, exempt, free, relieve

Sentences with forgive as a verb:

- Only the brave know how to forgive...A coward never forgave; it is not in his nature. - Laurence Sterne