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for·gave (f

r-g

v

, fôr-)

v.

Past tense of forgive.

forgave

Verb

the past tense of forgive

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I am happy for your sake," said Princess Mary, who because of those tears quite forgave Natasha's joy.

War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context

WHEN Peter got home, his mother forgave him, because she was so glad to see that he had found his shoes and coat.

The Original Peter Rabbit Books by Potter, Beatrix View in context

Oz had not kept the promise he made her, but he had done his best, so she forgave him.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context

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