Forgive - meaning & definition in Lingvanex Dictionary

Meaning & Definition

verb

To stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake.

She decided to forgive him for his thoughtless comments.

To cancel a debt or obligation.

The bank agreed to forgive part of the loan.

To cease to feel resentment against (an offender).

After a long discussion, he was able to forgive himself for the errors he made.

Middle English: from Old English forgyfan, meaning 'to give up, grant, allow'.

forgive and forget:

To forgive someone and not hold onto the memory of the offense.

forgive yourself:

To stop blaming oneself for a mistake.

forgive the debt:

To cancel a financial obligation.

Let it slide

I decided to let it slide this time.

Chill out about it

You need to chill out about that mistake; it’s not a big deal.