forgave

for·gave

 (fər-gāv′, fôr-)

v.

Past tense of forgive.

forgave

(fəˈɡeɪv)

vb

the past tense of forgive

for•give

(fərˈgɪv)

v. -gave, -giv•en, -giv•ing. v.t.

1. to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, sin, etc.); absolve.

2. to cancel or remit (a debt, obligation, etc.).

3. to grant pardon to (a person).

4. to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies.

v.i.

5. to pardon an offense or an offender.

[before 900; Middle English, Old English forgiefan]

for•giv′a•ble, adj.

for•giv′er, n.

syn: See excuse.

Translations

pass. di to forgive