Meaning & Definition of Absolve in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To declare someone free from guilt, responsibility, or blame.

  Example Sentence: The court decided to absolve him of all charges.

• Definition: To forgive or pardon someone.

  Example Sentence: She sought to absolve him for his past mistakes.

• Definition: To release someone from a duty or obligation.

  Example Sentence: The company decided to absolve the employee of his contract.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'absolvere' meaning 'to set free, to loosen'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• absolve oneself: To free oneself from guilt or responsibility.
• absolve from a duty: To release someone from a specific obligation.

Translations

• Spanish: absolver

• French: absolvir

• German: freisprechen

• Russian: оправдать

Related Words

• exonerate: To clear someone from blame or fault.

• pardon: To forgive or excuse someone.

Slang Meanings of absolve

• Meaning: Let off the hook

  Example Sentence: He was let off the hook for his mistake.

• Meaning: Off the hook

  Example Sentence: She felt off the hook after receiving forgiveness.