How to Pronounce "absolves"
word
æbˈzɑɫvz/, /əbˈzɑɫvz
uhb-ZAHLVZ
ɐbsˈɒlvz
ub-SOLVZ
Definition
To officially state that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing, or to free them from responsibility or blame.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈzɑɫvz/, /əbˈzɑɫvz
British English
ɐbsˈɒlvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhb-ZAHLVZ
UK
ub-SOLVZ
Listen in Context
The judge absolves her of all charges.
The priest absolves sinners after confession.
A written apology absolves him of blame.
His honesty in court absolves him in the eyes of the jury.