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absolve

/əbˈzɒlv/ /æbˈsɑlv/

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verb

To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).

Examples :

"You will absolve a subject from his allegiance."

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To resolve; to explain; to solve.

Examples :

"The detective hoped the new evidence would absolve the wrongly accused man of the crime. "

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To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.

Examples :

"The judge absolved the student of all wrongdoing, freeing him from the punishment. "

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verb

To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for.

Examples :

"The judge absolved the student of any wrongdoing in the case. "

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To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to.

Examples :

"The priest can absolve you of your sins after you confess. "

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To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin.

Examples :

"The priest absolved the man of his sins after he confessed. "

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To finish; to accomplish.

Examples :

"The runner pushed through the pain to absolve the marathon. "

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To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

Examples :

"My younger sister successfully absolved the math class by getting a passing grade. "

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