forgive
/fəˈɡɪv/ · /fərˈɡɪv/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #3278 in the learning path
原谅；宽恕
Definitions
v. Stop blaming someone or feeling angry about what they did.
原谅；宽恕
v. Officially allow someone not to repay a debt.
免除债务
Example
Can you forgive me for breaking your favourite mug?
我打碎了你最喜欢的杯子，你能原谅我吗？
International lenders may forgive some debts to help poorer countries invest more in healthcare and education.
国际贷款机构可能减免部分债务，帮助较贫困国家增加医疗和教育投入。
Collocations
- forgive someone for something
- forgive a mistake
- forgive a debt
Word family
- forgiveness (n.)
- forgiving (adj.)
- forgivable (adj.)
- unforgivable (adj.)
Synonyms
- pardon
Usage tip
用forgive sb for doing sth；过去式forgave，过去分词forgiven。
FAQ
- What does forgive mean?
- Stop blaming someone or feeling angry about what they did. Officially allow someone not to repay a debt.
- How is forgive pronounced?
- UK /fəˈɡɪv/, US /fərˈɡɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
