Background for forgive
BeDict Logo

forgive

/fɚˈɡɪv/

Meanings
verb
To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.

Examples :

"Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace."
mind soul emotion moral religion philosophy theology guilt

Related Words

Illustration forgiveness

forgiveness noun

/fəˈɡɪvnəs/ /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/

The action of forgiving.

"My brother's forgiveness for my mistake made things easier between us. "

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration feeling

feeling verb

/ˈfiːlɪŋ/ /ˈfilɪŋ/

(heading) To use or experience the sense of touch.

"The baby was feeling the soft fur of the teddy bear. "

Illustration desire

desire noun

/dɪˈzaɪə/ /diˈzaɪɚ/

Someone or something wished for.

"It is my desire to speak with you."

Illustration punishment

punishment noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

Illustration forgave

forgave verb

/fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡeɪv/

To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.

"Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace."

Illustration negative

negative noun

/ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /-ɾɪv/

Refusal or withholding of assents; prohibition, veto

"The teacher's negative on the project proposal meant we had to revise it completely. "

Illustration deserve

deserve verb

/dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

Illustration compensation

compensation noun

/ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/

The act or principle of compensating.

"The company's compensation package includes a salary and health insurance. "

Illustration retribution

retribution noun

/ˌɹɛtɹɪˈbjuʃən/

Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

"After Mark cheated on the exam, the teacher's retribution was to fail him for the entire course. "

Illustration pardon

pardon noun

/ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/

Forgiveness for an offence.

"My brother asked for pardon after arguing with our parents. "

Illustration feelings

feelings noun

/ˈfiːlɪŋz/

Sensation, particularly through the skin.

"The wool on my arm produced a strange feeling."